This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
R _ _
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REC as a word: (transitive, informal) To record; (transitive, informal) To recommend.
REC has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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