This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ L
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ICAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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