This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (46 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ N
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RAMEN as a word: A type of instant noodles; Soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese-Chinese style).
RAMEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 18, 2026.
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