This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (51 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: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ E
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ISLE as a word: An island, usually very small. Compare with islet; A city in Minnesota.
ISLE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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