This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (41 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: 3 squares
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I _ _
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ICE as a word: Water in frozen (solid) form; (physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
ICE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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