This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ P
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VAMP as a word: A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her; femme fatale; (informal) A vampire.
VAMP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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