This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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RAW as a word: (cooking) (of food) Not cooked; Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. (of materials, products, etc.).
RAW has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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