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5 squares · NYT Crossword · May 17, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (104 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.

Answer length: 5 squares

First letter

R _ _ _ _

First and last letters

R _ _ _ Y

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RASPY as a word: (of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw; Irritable.

RASPY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 17, 2026.

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