This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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ILSA as a word: A female given name.
ILSA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 12, 2026.
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