Crossword clue

“Sleep cycle inits.”

This clue appeared as 71-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
REM
Letters3
Starts withR
Ends withM
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sleep cycle inits.” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 71-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sleep cycle inits.” clue?+

The answer is REM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 16, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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