This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ R
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About the answer
INNER as a word: Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within conta...; Close to the centre, located near or closer to center.
INNER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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