This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
Y _ _
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About the answer
YEA as a word: Yes, indeed; An affirmative vote, usually but not always spoken.
YEA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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