This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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IDEAS as a word: Ideas usually refer to a person's thoughts or a developed concepts; a long-running scholarly radio documentary series on CBC Radio One, first broadcast in 1965.
IDEAS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 31, 2026.
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