This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ T
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About the answer
IDENT as a word: An identification; An identifier.
IDENT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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