This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ O
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REPO as a word: (transitive, informal) repossess; (countable, finance, informal) Clipping of repurchase A type of agreement which allows a borrower to use a financial security as collateral for a cash loan a....
REPO has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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