This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ I
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YOSHI as a word: A fictional dinosaur character from the Mario franchise; A male given name from Japanese.
YOSHI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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