This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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About the answer
IPOS as a word: The tuber of any one of several edible species of Perideridia spp.
IPOS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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