This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ O
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About the answer
RETRO as a word: Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were; (uncountable) Past fashions or trends.
RETRO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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