This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (11 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: 3 squares
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RYE as a word: A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder; The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained.
RYE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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