This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (97 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ N
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REUBEN as a word: A grilled or toasted sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and either Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing; (biblical) First son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
REUBEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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