This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (21 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: 3 squares
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Y _ _
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YEN as a word: A strong desire, urge, or yearning; The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
YEN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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