This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (66 Across). 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: 3 squares
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R _ _
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REA as a word: A female given name; A surname.
REA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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