46 Across
NYT Daily • August 10, 2025
… something round and metallic with kanji written on it
Answer:
JAPANESEYEN
Hint:
Think of a coin-like object from Japan that might bring good fortune.
Explanation:
The clue describes a round, metallic object with kanji, which hints at a Japanese coin, often called a "yen." The answer "JAPANESEYEN" combines "Japanese" and "yen" to form a single word, playing on the idea of a coin from Japan. The wordplay here is straightforward, merging the two terms to fit the crossword's structure.