This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RBI as a word: Initialism of Reserve Bank of India; (baseball) Initialism of run batted in. [(baseball) A run that a given player has caused to be scored by a hit, walk, or sacrifice.].
RBI has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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