This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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 _ _ L
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ITAL as a word: (Jamaica, Iyaric) Pure, natural food suiting a Rastafari lifestyle; (proofreading) Abbreviation of italic. [(typography, of a typeface or font) Designed to resemble a handwriting style developed in Italy in the 16th century.].
ITAL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 17, 2026.
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