This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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IRE as a word: Great anger; wrath; keen resentment; (transitive, rare) To anger, to irritate.
IRE has been an answer 22 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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