This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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Y _ _
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YEN as a word: A strong desire, urge, or yearning; The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
YEN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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