This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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REI as a word: (nonstandard or obsolete) A Portuguese real.
REI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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