This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (77 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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About the answer
RTE as a word: Alternative form of RTÉ (“Raidió Telefís Éireann”, literally “Irish Television and Radio”).
RTE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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