This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (71 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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REM as a word: (computing) A remark (programming language statement used for documentation); (web design) A unit relative to the declared font size of the root element in an HTML document.
REM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 16, 2026.
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