This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ E
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ISSUE as a word: The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:; Someone or something that flows out or comes out, particularly:.
ISSUE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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