“Apt letters missing from ret_ _ement pl_n” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Apt letters missing from ret_ _ement pl_n”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 15, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.