This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (36 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, May 24, 2026, 36 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ E
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About the answer
RETIE as a word: To tie again; to tie something that has already been tied or was tied before.
RETIE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
NYT Crossword, March 3, 2026, 12 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ E
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