This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (28 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: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RAYS as a word: A beam of light or radiation; (transitive) To emit something as if in rays.
RAYS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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