This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (35 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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ L
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INTEL as a word: (especially espionage and military) Intelligence (secret information); Intel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.
INTEL has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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