This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ITE as a word: (medicine, countable) An in the ear hearing aid; (uncountable) Initialism of information technology equipment.
ITE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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