This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FAM as a word: (slang, chiefly African-American Vernacular, MLE, MTE, Internet slang) A term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relat...; A local language spoken in the Taraba State area of Nigeria.
FAM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 26, 2026.
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