This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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IDEA as a word: More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking; A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
IDEA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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