This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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IOTAS as a word: (chiefly in the negative) A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity; The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).
IOTAS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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