This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (59 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (65 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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NYT Crossword, March 11, 2026, 59 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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Y _ _
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YES as a word: An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance; A vote of support or in favor of something.
YES has been an answer 26 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 1, 2025, 65 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEF as a word: (African-American Vernacular, slang) Excellent; very good; Abbreviation of definition. [(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.].
DEF has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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