This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ I
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YURI as a word: A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ю́рий (Júrij), equivalent to George; A female given name from Japanese.
YURI has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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