This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (49 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, August 18, 2026, 49 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
Y _ _
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About the answer
YEE as a word: A surname from Chinese.
YEE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 1, 2026.
NYT Crossword, June 1, 2026, 35 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
Y _ _
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