This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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Y _ _
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YER as a word: Either of the letters ъ and ь in Cyrillic alphabets, which originally represented phonemically the ultra-short vowels in Slavic languages; A member of Generation Y.
YER has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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