This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (110 Across). 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
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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REEFS as a word: a novel by Kevin O'Donnell Jr. published in 1981.
REEFS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 28, 2026.
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