This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (58 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
V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ P
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VAMP as a word: A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her; femme fatale; (informal) A vampire.
VAMP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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