This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ N
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REELIN as a word: (biochemistry) A protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.
REELIN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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