“Cravings” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cravings”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 17, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 17, 2026 grid10AWhat "margarita" means in Spanish5 ltrs›16AWhat Anora and Vanya do in 2024's "Anora"5 ltrs›18AAdvocate for the political mobilization of the proletariat5 ltrs›21AToppings blended with ice cream6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 4, 2026NYT Crossword58 Across••••YENSJan 17, 2026NYT Crossword14 Down••••YENSBack to the full Jan 17, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.