This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (64 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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WEN as a word: A cyst on the skin; a tumor or wart; A common surname from Chinese of east Asian derivation.
WEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 28, 2026.
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