This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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REV as a word: (ergative) To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed; A road network in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for bicycles.
REV has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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