This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ A
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RHEA as a word: A large flightless bird of the order Rheiformes, native to South America; Ramie (Boehmeria nivea), a fiber-yielding plant.
RHEA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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