This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ S
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YENS as a word: A strong desire, urge, or yearning; The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
YENS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
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