This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (118 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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I _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ E
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INVADE as a word: (transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer; To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.
INVADE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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