This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ N
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RYAN as a word: A surname; A surname from Irish, anglicized from Ó Riaghain, Ó Riain (“descendant of Riaghan, Rian”). Riaghan/Rían is perhaps from rí (“king”) + -án (diminutive suffix)....
RYAN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 15, 2026.
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