This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (32 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: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ H
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INCH as a word: An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, conceived as roughly the width of a thumb; (figuratively) Any very short distance.
INCH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 10, 2026.
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