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“+ or – particle” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 3, 202641 Down3 letters
Answer
I
O
N
•••ION
3 letters · 41 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “+ or – particle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 3, 2026, where it runs at 41 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 3, 2026.

Crossing entries

Mar 3, 2026 grid
37A"Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across16 ltrs›44ADefeats going away5 ltrs›46ASouthern cornbread4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 14, 2026NYT Crossword27 Across•••IONMar 3, 2026NYT Crossword41 Down•••ION

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