This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (6 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, May 5, 2026, 6 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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About the answer
IONS as a word: A surname originating as a patronymic.
IONS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 27, 2026, 35 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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