This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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About the answer
ITEMS as a word: A distinct physical object; (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.
ITEMS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 10, 2026.
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