This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (21 Across). 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 _ _ S
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ICES as a word: Water in frozen (solid) form; (physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
ICES has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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