This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ S
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VANS as a word: (originally called the Van Doren Rubber Company) an American apparel, accessories, and skateboarding shoes brand, established in Anaheim, California, and own...; a shoe and apparel company.
VANS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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