This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ O
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RETRO as a word: Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were; (uncountable) Past fashions or trends.
RETRO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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