This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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IVE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Ivy; A surname.
IVE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
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