This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (19 Down). 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 _ _ A
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IOWA as a word: A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital and largest city: Des Moines; One of the Native Americans formerly occupying the region now included in the state of Iowa.
IOWA has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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