This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (3 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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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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About the answer
IOUS as a word: An informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument.
IOUS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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