“Verb that fills in the blanks of its own synonym: _ _AR_” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Verb that fills in the blanks of its own synonym: _ _AR_”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.