This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (71 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.
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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