This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (35 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, July 24, 2026, 35 Across
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 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 20, 2025, 44 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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