This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ E
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About the answer
ISLE as a word: An island, usually very small. Compare with islet; A city in Minnesota.
ISLE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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