This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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About the answer
REN as a word: (anatomy) A kidney; (Egyptian mythology) One’s name, as part of the soul in ancient Egyptian mythology.
REN has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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