Yank NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Yank” crossword clue is TUG (3 letters). We have seen this clue 7 times in New York Times and Universal and USA Today crosswords, most recently on October 5, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS

TUG: to pull with force.

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Best answers for “Yank”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1TUG3Yank
2JERK4Sudden yank similar clue
3REB3Yank's Civil War foe similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesOctober 5, 2026TUG24 Across
New York TimesSeptember 13, 2026TUG28 Across
UniversalAugust 27, 2026TUG16 Across
New York TimesApril 5, 2026TUG24 Down
UniversalMarch 19, 2026TUG65 Across
USA TodayMay 19, 2025TUG60 Down
UniversalMay 7, 2025TUG21 Across

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Questions about the Yank Crossword Clue

What is the 3-letter answer to the Yank crossword clue?

TUG is the 3-letter answer to the “Yank” crossword clue.

When was the Yank crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of October 5, 2026. We have seen it 7 times.

What are other possible answers to the Yank crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with JERK (“Sudden yank”), REB (“Yank's Civil War foe”).