This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ X
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RELAX as a word: (intransitive) To rest and become relieved of stress; (transitive) To relieve (someone or someone's mind) of stress; to enable to rest; to calm down.
RELAX has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 2, 2026.
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