This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ O
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RADIO as a word: (countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound; (uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
RADIO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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