This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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IKEA as a word: An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer; Alternative letter-case form of IKEA. [An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of w....
IKEA has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
- International retailer with a three-syllable name
- Retail outlet with a store map at its entrance
- Swedish furniture supplier
- Maker of the iconic Billy bookcase
- Retail giant with a three-syllable name in four letters
- Retail chain with ready-to-assemble products
- Its products often include wordless assembly instructions
- Longtime catalog purveyor
- Store with iconic blue totes
- Swedish furniture giant
- Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores
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