What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Show extreme fandom for, in slang" from December 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Show extreme fandom for, in slang”

This clue appeared as 59-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STAN

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 16, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Show extreme fandom for, in slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 16, 2025 as 59-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Show extreme fandom for, in slang” clue?+

The answer is STAN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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