This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ILE as a word: Alternative form of ail (“awn”). [(obsolete) An ailment; trouble; illness.]; Obsolete form of isle. [An island, usually very small. Compare with islet.].
ILE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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