This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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ISLANDERS as a word: A person who lives on an island; Ellipsis of Pacific Islander. [A person who resides in or originates from Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands or any other Pacific island.].
ISLANDERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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