This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (73 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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Y _ _
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YAO as a word: A Bantu people living in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania in Africa; The language of these people.
YAO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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