This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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About the answer
IRA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, mostly of American usage; A captain of King David, a minor figure in the Bible mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:26.
IRA has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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