Crossword clue

“It may be mental”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IMAGE
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3

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Aug 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It may be mental” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It may be mental” clue?+

The answer is IMAGE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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