This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ E
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IMAGE as a word: A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art; A mental picture of something not real or not present.
IMAGE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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