“Characteristic of a fork in the road” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YSHAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Characteristic of a fork in the road”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 29, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.