This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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RAE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Rachel, also used as a formal given name, mostly as a middle name; A Scottish surname transferred from the nickname. A variant of Roe.
RAE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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