What is the answer to "Ray of ___" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Ray of ___" is LIGHT (5 letters).

Ray of ___ NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LIGHT

5 letters · Down · last seen September 19, 2026

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