This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (34 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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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ E
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About the answer
REESE as a word: Synonym of peanut butter cup; A surname.
REESE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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