This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (50 Down). 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
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ R
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About the answer
RAVER as a word: A person who attends rave parties, or who belongs to that subculture; A person who raves or rants.
RAVER 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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