Crossword clue

“Reddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit”

This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

IODINE

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 12, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Reddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Reddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit” clue?+

The answer is IODINE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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