What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Yank's Civil War foe" from July 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Yank's Civil War foe”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

REB

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Yank's Civil War foe” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Yank's Civil War foe” clue?+

The answer is REB (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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