This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
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RIPE as a word: Of a fruit, vegetable, seed, etc., ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; Of a food, advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow.
RIPE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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