This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (12 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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ION as a word: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution; A surname from Romanian.
ION has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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