This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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ISSA as a word: A male given name from Arabic; A surname from Arabic.
ISSA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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