This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (44 Across), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (49 Across), the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (36 Across), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 (51 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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NYT Crossword, August 19, 2026, 44 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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IVE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Ivy; A surname.
IVE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
NYT Crossword, August 15, 2026, 49 Across
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ E
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CAPISCE as a word: (intransitive) To understand; (transitive) To understand (someone or something).
CAPISCE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 26, 2026, 36 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ E
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ISEE as a word: Initialism of International Society for Ecological Economics; (NASA, space science) Abbreviation of International Sun Earth Explorer (later renamed to International Cometary Explorer ICE).
ISEE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 20, 2026, 51 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
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R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ R
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ROGER as a word: (radio telecommunications, transitive) To acknowledge by saying "roger"; (intransitive) To have sexual intercourse.
ROGER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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