This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
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RICE as a word: (uncountable) The seeds of this plant used as food; (uncountable) Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.
RICE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 26, 2026.
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