This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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About the answer
IOTA as a word: (chiefly in the negative) A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity; The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).
IOTA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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