This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (32 Down). 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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RECON as a word: (chiefly US, military slang) reconnaissance; (chiefly US, military slang) reconnoiter.
RECON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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