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Black out, in a way (crossword clue)

6 squares · NYT Crossword · March 15, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (103 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: 6 squares

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R _ _ _ _ _

First and last letters

R _ _ _ _ T

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REDACT as a word: (usually transitive) To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder; (law) To black out legally protected sections of text in a document provided to opposing counsel, typically as part of the discovery process.

REDACT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.

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