This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (18 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: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ S
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IMPS as a word: (chiefly fiction and mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerf...; (by extension) (often humorous) A mischievous child.
IMPS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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