This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (49 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ T
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INERT as a word: Unable to move or act; inanimate; Sluggish or lethargic.
INERT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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