What is the answer to "Sleep stage, for short" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Sleep stage, for short" is REM (3 letters).

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Sleep stage, for short NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 30, 2026 puzzle

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REM

3 letters · Across · last seen May 30, 2026

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