This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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REN as a word: (anatomy) A kidney; (Egyptian mythology) One’s name, as part of the soul in ancient Egyptian mythology.
REN has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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