This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (64 Across). 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: 3 squares
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ITO as a word: A surname from Japanese. The 6th most common surname in Japan; An organization established in 1905 to advocate for a Jewish homeland.
ITO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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