This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (68 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: 3 squares
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RAY as a word: A beam of light or radiation; (transitive) To emit something as if in rays.
RAY has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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