This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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IDRIS as a word: A male given name from Welsh, popularized by actor Idris Elba; A male given name from Arabic.
IDRIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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