This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ O
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RENATO as a word: Renato Dirnei Florêncio Santos (born 15 May 1979), known simply as Renato, is a Brazilian former professional footballer; Carlos Renato Frederico (born 21 February 1957), best known as Renato, is a former association footballer who played as an offensive midfielder.
RENATO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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