This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ N
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REIGN as a word: The period during which a monarch rules; The exercise of sovereign power.
REIGN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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