This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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IRS as a word: (US) Initialism of Internal Revenue Service; (India) Initialism of Indian Revenue Service.
IRS has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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