This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (27 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, October 28, 2026, 27 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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First and last letters
I _ _ A
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About the answer
IOTA as a word: (chiefly in the negative) A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity; The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).
IOTA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 24, 2025, 2 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ A
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