This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RYE as a word: A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder; The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained.
RYE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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