This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ O
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RICO as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Ricardo, Federico, or Enrico; (law) Acronym of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Act).
RICO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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