This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (118 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
README as a word: (computing) A text file meant to be read before taking any significant action with the items it accompanies.
README has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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