This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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RON as a word: A male given name from Hebrew of Hebrew origin, meaning "Song of Joy"; A diminutive of the male given name Ronald.
RON has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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