This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (27 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, July 14, 2026, 27 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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ION as a word: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution; A surname from Romanian.
ION has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
NYT Crossword, March 3, 2026, 41 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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