This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ E
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VALE as a word: (chiefly poetic) A valley; (soccer, informal) Port Vale FC.
VALE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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