This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (36 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
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R _ _
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REY as a word: A surname from Spanish; Alternative form of Ray (“a region and satrapy in ancient Iran located between the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges and the Dasht-e Kavir desert”) [A surnam....
REY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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