This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (93 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ A
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IONIA as a word: (historical) A former settlement in Anatolia, on the coast of the Aegean Sea; An Ancient Greek settlement on the west coast of Asia Minor inhabited by the Io...; A city, the county seat of Ionia County, Michigan.
IONIA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 30, 2026.
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