This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ E
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VASE as a word: An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers; (transitive) To place in a vase or similar container.
VASE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 29, 2026.
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