This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (9 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: 5 squares
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R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ R
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RADAR as a word: (uncountable) In full primary radar: a method of detecting a distant object and determining its position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysing rad...; (uncountable, by extension) In full secondary radar: a method of detecting a distant object and determining its position, velocity, or other characteristics ....
RADAR has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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