This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ G
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ICING as a word: (cooking) A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically us...; The process of forming a layer of ice on a surface.
ICING has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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