This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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ICE as a word: Water in frozen (solid) form; (physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
ICE has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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