This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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URN as a word: A vessel for the ashes or cremains of a deceased person; A vase with a footed base.
URN has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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