This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ N
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IRON as a word: (uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical elemen...; (countable) A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted wit....
IRON has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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