This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ N
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IRON as a word: (uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical elemen...; (countable) A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted wit....
IRON has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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