Crossword clue
“Verb that fills in the blanks of its own synonym: _ _AR_”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
YENLetters3
Starts withY
Ends withN
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Verb that fills in the blanks of its own synonym: _ _AR_” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Y and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Verb that fills in the blanks of its own synonym: _ _AR_” clue?+
The answer is YEN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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