Crossword Clues Starting with I

270 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.

“Information collected for analysis”

DATA (4)

“Island nation co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup”

LANKA (5) · SRILANKA (8)

“Information processed by a computer”

DATA (4)

“Interior compartment, small house.”

CABIN (5)

“Isles of the Old Man of Hoy”

ORKNEY (6)

“In the beginning God created the what and the earth”

HEAVEN (6)

“Instructions explicitly printed on screen yet skipped without hesitation”

TUTORIAL (8)

“Icy, freezing region near the North Pole”

ARCTIC (6)

“It has many blocks but no houses”

GRID (4)

“Information stored or processed by a computer”

DATA (4)

“Illegal chuck or foot-fault resulting in a free reprieve”

NOBALL (6)

“It might get toasted before holding a frankfurter”

BUN (3)

“Infraction for shooting the rubber down the entire length of the ice”

ICING (5)

“Individual who gains unauthorized access to systems”

HACKER (6)

“Individual objects or units in a list.”

ITEMS (5)

“Instructions written by a programmer to create software”

CODE (4)

“Interface for applications to communicate”

API (3)

“Impressionist famous for water lilies and haystacks”

MONET (5)

“Invasive wild pig that destroys agricultural land and native habitats”

BOAR (4)

“Iconic Japanese stratovolcano with newly implemented climbing fees”

FUJI (4)

“Incandescent streak when an intruder burns in planetary air”

METEOR (6)

“International federation supporting global apiculture efforts”

APIMONDIA (9)

“It builds up in ears and lost-cast bronze methods”

WAX (3)

“Informal grid filler that keeps puzzles modern”

SLANG (5)

“Instrument for viewing small objects”

MICROSCOPE (10)

“Internal fortitude or a black swordsman's burden”

GUTS (4)

“Italian style of frozen dessert or ice cream”

GELATO (6)

“Information specialist who troubleshoots your hardware”

TECH (4)

“Internal mystical energy channeled by shinobis to execute jutsu”

CHAKRA (6)

“Incline represented by the elusive letter m”

SLOPE (5)

“Inkjet printer of the abyss”

CEPHALOPOD (10)

“It shakes when a three-pointer finds the bottom of the hoop”

NET (3)

“Insurgents who find hope in a single spark”

REBELS (6)

“It uses the logical and scientific Hangul writing system”

KOREAN (6)

“Intergalactic space ranger sworn to defeat Zurg”

BUZZ (4)

“Iconic Manhattan arena hosting the Eastern champs”

GARDEN (6)

“Illegal contact during play”

FOUL (4)

“Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes”

PASTA (5)

“Informal name for a grandfather”

GRANDPA (7)

“Informal vocabulary used by a specific group”

SLANG (5)

“Informal term for a man”

GUY (3)

“Item that keeps Phil Hartman and Jon Lovitz safe in "Jumper"”

ROPE (4)

“Infringement called when an attacker is nearer to the goal than the second-last defender”

OFFSIDE (7)

“Invisible force that turns a blooming tree into a flurry of falling color.”

BREEZE (6)

“Instructions written by programmers to build software”

CODE (4)

“Iconic elderly spinster who solves village murders.”

MARPLE (6)

“Island nation known as the nature isle of the Caribbean”

DOMINICA (8)

“I top, ren, perhaps, for a crucial nutrient.”

PROTEIN (7)

“Inventor known for his work on alternating current electricity”

TESLA (5)

“Intense, like profound thoughts, or a network with many hidden layers”

DEEP (4)

“In-house relationship that mixes strategy with snuggling”

SHOWMANCE (9)

“Inflatable vessel for river rapids”

RAFT (4)

“It holds the leaves of meaning before the endings attach”

STEM (4)

“Italian town, home of Ferrari HQ”

MARANELLO (9)

“Italian capital home to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain”

ROME (4)

“Instrument for viewing distant objects”

TELESCOPE (9)

“Insulated trunk companion for keeping your travel drinks cold.”

COOLER (6)

“Italian manufacturer of the cute 500 city car based in Turin”

FIAT (4)

“Imbibed a liquid, or absorbed information eagerly”

DRANK (5)

“Imaginary lines running east to west, parallel to the equator”

LATITUDE (8)

“Inconspicuous rubbish whisking groups through space upon touch”

PORTKEY (7)

“Italian navigator John, who explored the North American coast for England in 1497.”

CABOT (5)

“Italian supercar builder famous for racing red paint and a prancing horse”

FERRARI (7)

“Imitate the behavior of a system”

SIMULATE (8)

“Infraction called when an attacker strays behind the last defender too early.”

OFFSIDE (7)

“Illuminated sign outside announcing the star attractions”

MARQUEE (7)

“Intermediary server providing indirect network connections to mask one's IP”

PROXY (5)

“Invisible aerodynamic weight keeping the cars glued to the tarmac.”

DOWNFORCE (9)

“India's Hindi language film industry”

BOLLYWOOD (9)

“Information that is kept hidden from others”

SECRET (6)

“Icelandic singer with the hit Human Behaviour”

BJORK (5)

“Iconic wooden character figure used in modern tabletop gaming.”

MEEPLE (6)

“Individual who probes and breaks into computer systems, whether ethical or rogue”

HACKER (6)

“It can be any letter, but it won't help your tally”

BLANK (5)

“Intergalactic space police corps defending Xandar against cosmic warlords”

NOVA (4)

“Instrument Tracy played in Superfreakonomics”

BASS (4)

“Iconic 1975 blockbuster that made people afraid to go in the water”

JAWS (4)

“Instruments played by striking or shaking”

PERCUSSION (10)

“Iconic battle cry finally uttered by Captain America in the endgame”

ASSEMBLE (8)

“It rings to signal the start of instruction”

BELL (4)

“Indisputable piece of information”

FACT (4)

“Iconic prop used by old school directors to shout instructions”

MEGAPHONE (9)

“Italian credited with the first transatlantic radio signal”

MARCONI (7)

“It's getting 'hinc' out, a print process.”

ETCHING (7)

“Iconic UK event famous for epic lineups and rain.”

GLASTONBURY (11)

“Italian staple made from dough, such as spaghetti”

PASTA (5)

“Information presented to prove a fact”

EVIDENCE (8)

“In a state of peaceful happiness”

CONTENT (7)

“Infinity conflict or Rhodey's mechanized title prefix”

WAR (3)

“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”

CLOUD (5)

“Iconic Ferrari color, Italian for red”

ROSSO (5)

“Italian word for bread, perfect for soaking up leftover sauce.”

PANE (4)

“Instructions written by a programmer for software”

CODE (4)

“Inert noble gas glowing reddish-orange in high-voltage signs”

NEON (4)

“Interior designer best friend of Will Truman”

GRACE (5)

“It's kneaded for bread, also slang for cash”

DOUGH (5)

“Ironed out line where a batter claims territory”

CREASE (6)

“Italian writer who took readers on a tour of the Inferno.”

DANTE (5)

“It can be active or passive but never silent”

VOICE (5)

“It drops at the end of the show”

CURTAIN (7)

“Is broadcast on television for the very first time.”

AIRS (4)

“Investigative journalist with a robotic dog who reunited with an old friend at Deffry Vale”

SARAH (5)

“Increase in volume, often caused by heating”

EXPANSION (9)

“Ivy League school that educated both forty-one and forty-three”

YALE (4)

“It might be dog-eared by a careless reader”

PAGE (4)

“Instructions written to program modern artificial intelligence”

CODE (4)

“International governing body organizing the global tournament”

FIFA (4)

“Individual framed box containing a single scene in a strip”

PANEL (5)

“Indiana quarterback Fernando, heavily projected as the 2026 top overall pick.”

MENDOZA (7)

“Intermediary server processing web requests on behalf of other clients”

PROXY (5)

“Instructions written for a computer to follow”

CODE (4)

“Illegal wildlife threat highlighted by conservation campaigns”

POACHING (8)

“Illegal long clear that halts the play”

ICING (5)

“Illegal challenges that result in free kicks or caution cards”

FOULS (5)

“Italian dish with dough, tomato sauce, and cheese”

PIZZA (5)

“In a natural state and not yet processed”

RAW (3)

“Introductory section of a literary work”

PROLOGUE (8)

“Icy semi-frozen beverage dispensed from swirling gas station machines”

SLUSH (5)

“International sensation challenging for the Women's World title.”

VAQUER (6)

“Idealistic FBI agent Macer navigating cartels in a 2015 thriller”

KATE (4)

“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”

BALOR (5)

“It might be kicked, sliced, or hit flat to start a point.”

SERVE (5)

“Italian master of dramatic chiaroscuro who painted The Calling of Saint Matthew”

CARAVAGGIO (10)

“Illegal delivery bowled too far from the batter to hit”

WIDE (4)

“Initial stroke that puts the ball into play”

SERVE (5)

“Iconic Japanese gaming company co-producing the cinematic franchise.”

NINTENDO (8)

“Information given to a computer for analysis”

INPUT (5)

“Imperial fighter that sounds like a neckwear accessory”

TIE (3)

“Infielder David who utilized his elite speed to steal over 30 bases in 2024”

HAMILTON (8)

“Inlet on the car body used for cooling the engine”

SIDEPOD (7)

“It's my toe, rearranged, a famous California park.”

YOSEMITE (8)

“Information processed or stored by a computer.”

DATA (4)

“Interlace fingers or limbs in a complex knot”

ENTWINE (7)

“It gets wetter as it dries you off”

TOWEL (5)

“Iconic California park that dropped its summer timed-entry reservations for 2026 [1.1.5].”

YOSEMITE (8)

“Italian prancing horse, if rare, fir will be found.”

FERRARI (7)

“Intergalactic bounty hunter known as the Main Man”

LOBO (4)

“Indian ministry responsible for promoting traditional medicine and holistic health”

AYUSH (5)

“It could be leafy, or it could be full of potatoes and mayo”

SALAD (5)

“Idea runs, perhaps, for medieval system.”

FEUDALISM (9)

“Inventor Alfred's profession before the 1930s depression hit”

ARCHITECT (9)

“It's about the heart, dear, I'm told.”

CARDIO (6)

“Iconic V12 supercar named after a fighting bull”

AVENTADOR (9)

“It has the most native speakers of any language in the world”

MANDARIN (8)

“Interconnected group, like a neural one”

NETWORK (7)

“Interface for developers to access OpenAI's technology.”

API (3)

“Imaginary belt that keeps the Earth from splitting its pants?”

EQUATOR (7)

“Isolated samurai realm dominated by the Beast Pirates”

WANO (4)

“Italian staple made from dough shapes like spaghetti”

PASTA (5)

“In Manhattan where pig slaves and art deco spires construct a genetic hybrid”

DALEKS (6)

“Italian explorer credited with reaching the Americas”

COLUMBUS (8)

“Island chain split between inner and outer”

HEBRIDES (8)

“Ill wind that nobody blows good”

OBOE (4)

“Instructions written by a programmer”

CODE (4)

“Input force applied to operate a simple machine”

EFFORT (6)

“It fells giant timber before Robin upgrades its bite”

AXE (3)

“Instructions written for a processor to execute”

CODE (4)

“Investigative tone shaping the Earth-based buddy-cop dynamic of the series”

DETECTIVE (9)

“Individual tracks of music synced to specific moments on screen”

CUES (4)

“Intoxicating beverage fermented from hive syrup”

MEAD (4)

“Icy continent surrounding the South Pole”

ANTARCTICA (10)

“Informal Spanish greeting meaning good, used any time of day”

BUENAS (6)

“Inventor known for his work with alternating current”

TESLA (5)

“It's worn with a coat, but only around the middle”

WAISTCOAT (9)

“Italian powerhouse entering the 2026 event as a top favorite on a massive win streak.”

SINNER (6)

“Italian dish with dough, sauce, and cheese”

PIZZA (5)

“Interlace strands or swerve through commuter traffic”

WEAVE (5)

“Italian fashion capital that hosts the third week of shows”

MILAN (5)

“Indigenous language still spoken in parts of the old country”

GAELIC (6)

“Informal name for a highly prized violin from Cremona”

STRAD (5)

“Indian city situated on the banks of the Yamuna river, home to a white marble marvel”

AGRA (4)

“It helps the surgeon come clean before making the cut”

SOAP (4)

“Illegal movement with the ball”

TRAVEL (6)

“Instructions for a computer program”

CODE (4)

“Illegal challenge that results in a free kick”

FOUL (4)

“Interval of silence on a staff”

REST (4)

“Insatiable hunger for vast wealth and territory”

GREED (5)

“IBM computer that defeated Garry Kasparov in 1997”

DEEPBLUE (8)

“Instructions written for machine execution”

CODE (4)

“Instrument used by an official to stop play”

WHISTLE (7)

“Initial day of a newly discovered vulnerability”

ZERO (4)

“In 2013, a tech giant jokingly introduced a search feature utilizing this sensory organ.”

NOSE (4)

“Imagination program providing free literature to children”

LIBRARY (7)

“Independence and autonomy celebrated by the community”

LIBERTY (7)

“Imaginary line that a wheel or gear rotates around”

AXIS (4)

“Iconic 7-Eleven semi-frozen slushie slurped through a spoon straw”

SLURPEE (7)

“Internal scaffolding of 206 bones”

SKELETON (8)

“Indonesian island with dozens of active peaks”

JAVA (4)

“Investigator solving complex mysteries”

DETECTIVE (9)

“Intrinsic angular momentum of a particle”

SPIN (4)

“Indigestible plant component that aids digestion and bowel health”

FIBER (5)

“Iconic label that issued Bleach and coined the Loser slogan”

SUBPOP (6)

“Internet servers used to store data remotely”

CLOUD (5)

“Instrument Krist Novoselic hurled into the air at the 1992 VMAs”

BASS (4)

“Impressionist known for capturing Parisian ballerinas and racehorses”

DEGAS (5)

“Informal term for the sport taking over TVs every March”

HOOPS (5)

“International multi-sport event”

GAMES (5)

“Infectious agent that can only replicate inside living cells”

VIRUS (5)

“Insurance policy against mid-season injuries on your squad”

DEPTH (5)

“Iron weapon dipped in ink to expose foolish sovereigns”

SATIRE (6)

“Infuriatingly fortunate relative.”

GLADSTONE (9)

“Immune-boosting mineral found in abundance inside raw oysters”

ZINC (4)

“Ionic compound, often found in shakers”

SALT (4)

“Insect with colorful wings, undergoes metamorphosis”

BUTTERFLY (9)

“Interstellar vessel serving as the primary setting.”

SHIP (4)

“I am the true what and my Father is the husbandman”

VINE (4)

“Indonesian province we have NOT traveled to”

ACEH (4)

“Instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping”

PERCUSSION (10)

“It needs oxygen, fuel, and heat to thrive at camp.”

FIRE (4)

“If we walk in the light we have what with one another”

FELLOWSHIP (10)

“Indian city that draws millions to its white marble mausoleum”

AGRA (4)

“It can be a three-piece dapper ensemble or a set of ancient bandages, depending on who is asking”

SUIT (4)

“It might start with 'As we look to the future...'”

SPEECH (6)

“Italian city famous for its unintended architectural tilt”

PISA (4)

“Incise a hard surface like copper or wood using a sharp burin”

ENGRAVE (7)

“It hangs from the hoop”

NET (3)

“Independent city-state surrounded by the Italian capital”

VATICAN (7)

“Interestingly new or unusual”

NOVEL (5)

“Initially, a press for mass production of lies, perhaps?”

PRINTING (8)

“Is more cast, oddly, for Athenian exile.”

OSTRACISM (9)

“If any man will come after me let him take up his what”

CROSS (5)

“Invisible line through the Earth that determines our relationship with the sun.”

AXIS (4)

“Ionic compounds produced alongside water during acid-base neutralization”

SALTS (5)

“Immature, wingless feeding stage between egg and pupa in many insects”

LARVA (5)

“Insectoid warrior who wields dual blades alongside his rocky companion”

MEEK (4)

“Interval between two notes where one has twice the frequency of the other”

OCTAVE (6)

“Inert noble gas famous for brilliant reddish-orange signage”

NEON (4)

“Italian word for the extra virgin drizzle used as a finishing touch.”

OLIO (4)

“Independent city-state enclaved within Rome, home to St. Peter's Basilica”

VATICAN (7)

“Island getaway where the guards will literally suck the happy memories right out of you?”

AZKABAN (7)

“Initials shared by a motor oil brand and the Pilots from San Diego”

STP (3)

“In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes”

LEGATO (6)

“Iconic, swelling track from Inception that builds with relentless ticking”

TIME (4)

“Information gathered by space instruments”

DATA (4)

“Immature green soybeans served steamed in their pods with sea salt”

EDAMAME (7)

“It might be 98 in the shade, but this one is earned in a classroom”

DEGREE (6)

“Indie hit where a Dublin street musician meets a flower seller”

ONCE (4)

“Imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole”

LONGITUDE (9)

“Information fed into a system for processing”

INPUT (5)

“Indica gallery artist who suspended an acorn”

YOKO (4)

“Indivisible unit that was proved completely wrong”

ATOM (4)

“Interior space for driver and passenger”

CABIN (5)

“Intense localized clash between fierce cross-town rivals”

DERBY (5)

“Instruction for a dog to walk calmly right beside your leg.”

HEEL (4)

“Italian maestro Ennio who defined the sound of Spaghetti Westerns”

MORRICONE (9)

“Intelligent bird linked with wit and wisdom”

RAVEN (5)

“Information used to train a computer model”

DATA (4)

“Italian maestro who captured dreamlike spectacles in La Dolce Vita”

FELLINI (7)

“Italian staple made from dough”

PASTA (5)

“Iconic brew central to the viral "Splitting the G" drinking challenge”

GUINNESS (8)

“Industrialist billionaire behind the red-and-gold armor”

STARK (5)

“Indestructible stone cube etched with ancient history”

PONEGLYPH (9)

“It has both direction and magnitude, but here it just scales without losing face”

VECTOR (6)

“Italian city famous for a freestanding bell tower with a distinct tilt”

PISA (4)

“Insect shape popular for colorful plastic hair clips.”

BUTTERFLY (9)

“Italian rice dish, 'I sort' it out”

RISOTTO (7)

“Iconic blonde actress and fifties sex symbol”

MONROE (6)

“It's endless, wild, and untouched by humans.”

WILDERNESS (10)

“Infinite alternate realities, the focus of the current saga”

MULTIVERSE (10)

“Iconic 1995 teen comedy starring Alicia Silverstone”

CLUELESS (8)

“Items used for the band's custom challenge pieces or currency”

COINS (5)

“Indigestible plant material that supports smooth digestive health”

FIBER (5)

“I will make you what of men”

FISH (4)

“Iconic Agra mausoleum that frequently goes dark for Earth Hour”

TAJ (3)

“Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne”

PASTA (5)

“It usually ends in ly and describes an action”

ADVERB (6)

“Irish slang for fun, gossip, and a thoroughly good time at the pub.”

CRAIC (5)

“Iconic LA theater that rolls out the red carpet for the Summer Game Fest.”

DOLBY (5)

“Interface for software components to communicate”

API (3)

“Impregnable mountain fortress of House Arryn”

EYRIE (5)

Can't find the clue you're looking for?

Try the AI clue solver. It handles cryptic, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank clues, with optional answer-length filtering.

Try the AI Clue Solver