This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ E
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IODINE as a word: A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens; An antiseptic incorporating the element.
IODINE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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