This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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REXES 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.
REXES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 22, 2026.
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