This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (71 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (18 Across). 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.
NYT Crossword, June 7, 2026, 71 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ H
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RAHRAH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 5, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 31, 2025, 18 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ D
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AVID as a word: Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something; greedy.
AVID has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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