This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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ION as a word: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution; A surname from Romanian.
ION has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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