This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
V _ _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ _ E
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VERNE as a word: Jules Verne, French author, father of science fiction; (countable) A surname from French.
VERNE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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