This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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About the answer
IAMS as a word: A surname.
IAMS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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