This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (70 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: 3 squares
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R _ _
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REX as a word: A king, particularly in ancient Rome; An animal which has a genetic recessive variation that causes the guard hairs to be very short or fully lacking.
REX has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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