This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (90 Down). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ N
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RAVEN as a word: (countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven (Corvus corax); A jet-black color.
RAVEN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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