This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ T
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INLET as a word: A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary; A passage that leads into a cavity.
INLET has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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