This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ S
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YENS as a word: A strong desire, urge, or yearning; The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
YENS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
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