This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ N
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ROAN as a word: A surname; (of an animal, especially of a horse) Having a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in.
ROAN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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