This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ O
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About the answer
RATIO as a word: A number representing a comparison between two named things; (arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
RATIO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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