This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (15 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: 4 squares
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V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ N
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VAIN as a word: Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
VAIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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