This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ Y
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IVORY as a word: (uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals; A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
IVORY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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