This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ E
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IRULE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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