This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (17 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ D
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RAID as a word: (military) A quick hostile or predatory incursion or invasion in a battle; (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
RAID has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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