This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FEN as a word: A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline; A unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan.
FEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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