This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (41 Down). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
V _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ S
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About the answer
VANS as a word: (originally called the Van Doren Rubber Company) an American apparel, accessories, and skateboarding shoes brand, established in Anaheim, California, and own...; a shoe and apparel company.
VANS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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