This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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I _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ _ S
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IGNEOUS as a word: (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma; Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
IGNEOUS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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