This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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IPOS as a word: The tuber of any one of several edible species of Perideridia spp.
IPOS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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