This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (11 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, August 5, 2026, 11 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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REA as a word: A female given name; A surname.
REA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 29, 2025, 35 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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