This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
U _ _
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UEY as a word: (colloquial) A U-turn; Alternative form of uey. [(colloquial) A U-turn.].
UEY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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