This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (58 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, September 4, 2026, 58 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ S
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About the answer
YENS as a word: A strong desire, urge, or yearning; The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.
YENS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 17, 2026, 14 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ S
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