Crossword answer
ILY
3 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen LA Times, July 16, 2026
Letter pattern
ILY
Clues that lead to ILY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Affectionate text3LA TimesJul 16, 2026
An abbreviation of "I love you"3Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 20, 2026
Abbreviated declaration of affection3Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 8, 2026
Texter's affectionate sign-off3New York TimesApr 18, 2026
Texter's declaration of affection3New York TimesJan 29, 2026
Acronym of affection in ASL3New York TimesJan 12, 2026
Affectionate text message3NewsdayAug 31, 2025
Texter's sweet sentiment3New York TimesAug 3, 2025
About ILY in crosswords
ILY is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Affectionate text” in the LA Times crossword on July 16, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
FROTo and ___ (back and forth)
RANOrganised hurriedly?
ERAWhat E stands for in BCE
ORGNon-profit URL ender
ANN__ Arbor, MI
AMTTsp. or tbsp.
IMO"If you ask me ...," in a text
TECSleuth, slangily
UGG___ boots (sheepskin footwear that originated in Australia)
PADBoulderer's safety item
KEAMauna __
POITaro dish
HUBChicago O'Hare or Philadelphia International, for American Airlines
MOEOne of the Stooges
Every appearance of ILY (8)
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Jul 16, 2026
Affectionate text · LA Times · Across
Jun 20, 2026
An abbreviation of "I love you" · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 11
Jun 8, 2026
Abbreviated declaration of affection · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 4
Apr 18, 2026
Texter's affectionate sign-off · New York Times · 28 Down
Jan 29, 2026
Texter's declaration of affection · New York Times · 48 Across
Jan 12, 2026
Acronym of affection in ASL · New York Times · 27 Across
Aug 31, 2025
Affectionate text message · Newsday · Down
Aug 3, 2025
Texter's sweet sentiment · New York Times · 60 Down