This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (52 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 _ _ A
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YODA as a word: A wise old Jedi Master in the Star Wars films; (grammar) Used to describe odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have.".
YODA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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