This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (42 Down). 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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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About the answer
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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