This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (43 Across). 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 _ _ L
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RAIL as a word: A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing; The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.
RAIL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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