This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (36 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: 7 squares
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R _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ A
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RICOTTA as a word: A soft Italian unsalted whey cheese resembling cottage cheese; A surname from Italian.
RICOTTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 26, 2026.
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