This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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IDO as a word: A constructed language; a reform of Esperanto and Idiom Neutral.
IDO has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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