This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ S
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IDES as a word: (historical, often capitalized) The notional full-moon day of a Roman month, occurring on the 15th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quinti...; Alternative form of ides: the notional full moon of a Roman month, used in Roman dating. [(historical, often capitalized) The notional full-moon day of a Rom....
IDES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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