This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ILL as a word: Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel; Unpropitious, unkind, faulty, not up to reasonable standard.
ILL has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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