This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (2 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (111 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, February 8, 2026, 2 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ Y
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About the answer
RELY as a word: (with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
RELY has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 1, 2026, 111 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ Y
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