This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ L
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RAIL as a word: A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing; The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.
RAIL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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