This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ISA as a word: A male given name from Arabic mainly used by Muslims; A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
ISA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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