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System in which XL is smaller than L … or a hint to interpreting the answers to the italicized clues

The New York Times crossword clue “System in which XL is smaller than L … or a hint to interpreting the answers to the italicized clues” answer is ROMANNUMERALS. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
13 lettersMost recent: February 26 2026

In the NYT Crossword

This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “System in which XL is smaller than L … or a hint to interpreting the answers to the italicized clues” resolves to ROMANNUMERALS, a 13-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

Sofia Marquez
Sofia Marquez
NYT Crossword Editor

Sofia has solved the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini every morning for over a decade. She personally verifies every answer on NYTSolver against the official NYT puzzle before publishing.