This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ N
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REIN as a word: A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child; (transitive) To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
REIN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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