This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (88 Across). 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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RAN as a word: (nautical) Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch; A surname.
RAN has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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