This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ M
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ITEM as a word: A distinct physical object; (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.
ITEM has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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