This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ S
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YIPS as a word: (informal) A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a t....
YIPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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