This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ S
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IRONS as a word: (equestrianism) The stirrups; (dated) Shackles.
IRONS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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