This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (55 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: 3 squares
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ICE as a word: Water in frozen (solid) form; (physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
ICE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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