This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RAN as a word: (nautical) Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch; A surname.
RAN has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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