This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (38 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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ E
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IRENE as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek, in regular use since the 19th century; (Greek mythology) Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, one of the Horae/Horæ; equivalent to the Roman goddess Pax.
IRENE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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