This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (49 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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IRA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, mostly of American usage; A captain of King David, a minor figure in the Bible mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:26.
IRA has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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