This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ T
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INSET as a word: A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one; Anything inserted.
INSET has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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