This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (44 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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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ Y
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About the answer
ITRY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 20, 2026.
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