This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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IAM as a word: Initialism of identity and access management; (Canada, US) Initialism of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
IAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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