This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (30 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, August 18, 2026, 30 Down
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.
NYT Crossword, May 26, 2026, 32 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ S
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WANTS as a word: (transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand; (transitive, in particular) To wish, desire, or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
WANTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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