This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ I
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RIRI as a word: Alternative form of Ri-Ri (“Rihanna”). [(informal) Rihanna (musician).].
RIRI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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