This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (14 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: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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IONA as a word: A small island in the Inner Hebrides, Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland; A female given name transferred from the place name, of mostly Scottish usage.
IONA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 9, 2026.
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