This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (46 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: 6 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ E
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IODINE as a word: A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens; An antiseptic incorporating the element.
IODINE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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