This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (56 Across). 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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IRL as a word: Existing or being such in real life; (Internet slang) An IRL friend.
IRL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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