This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ N
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RAISIN as a word: A dried grape; (transitive) To add raisins to.
RAISIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 9, 2026.
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