This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (42 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: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ E
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ICEE as a word: (trademark) A frozen carbonated beverage available in fruit and soda flavors, produced by The Icee Company; Nonstandard form of ICEE. [(trademark) A frozen carbonated beverage available in fruit and soda flavors, produced by The Icee Company.].
ICEE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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