This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (54 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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RAY as a word: A beam of light or radiation; (transitive) To emit something as if in rays.
RAY has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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