This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (2 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, July 22, 2026, 2 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ I
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About the answer
ROTINI as a word: A type of helix- or corkscrew-shaped pasta similar to fusilli.
ROTINI has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 9, 2026.
NYT Crossword, March 9, 2026, 29 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ I
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