This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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IKEA as a word: An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer; Alternative letter-case form of IKEA. [An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of w....
IKEA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
- International retailer with a three-syllable name
- Retail outlet with a store map at its entrance
- Swedish furniture supplier
- Maker of the iconic Billy bookcase
- Retail giant with a three-syllable name in four letters
- Retail chain with ready-to-assemble products
- Its products often include wordless assembly instructions
- Longtime catalog purveyor
- Swedish furniture giant
- Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores
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