This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ R
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REFER as a word: (transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something); (transitive) To submit to (another person or group) for consideration; to send or direct elsewhere.
REFER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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