This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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About the answer
IVE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Ivy; A surname.
IVE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
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