This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (123 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (115 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, December 28, 2025, 123 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ E
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About the answer
YENTE as a word: Alternative spelling of yenta. [(Jewish) A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.].
YENTE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 14, 2025, 115 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ E
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