This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (21 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ Y
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VDAY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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