This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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ITO as a word: A surname from Japanese. The 6th most common surname in Japan; An organization established in 1905 to advocate for a Jewish homeland.
ITO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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