This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (8 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: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ I
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YETI as a word: (cryptozoology) An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas.
YETI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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