This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (12 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ W
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RAINBOW as a word: A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air; Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.
RAINBOW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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