This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ M
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ITEM as a word: A distinct physical object; (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.
ITEM has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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