This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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RAO as a word: A surname.
RAO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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