This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
Y _ _
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About the answer
YAY as a word: (US, slang) Cocaine (powder or crack); A branch of the Tai language family, spoken by the Bouyei and Giáy people.
YAY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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