This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (10 Across). 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: 4 squares
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R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ I
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REFI as a word: (finance) Abbreviation of refinancing. [(finance) One or more loans or other borrowings that repay and replace previous financings.].
REFI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 7, 2026.
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