This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ N
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About the answer
RIPEN as a word: (intransitive) to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.); (transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe.
RIPEN 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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