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The "E" of REM — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 19, 2025)

REM stands for rapid eye movement, the dream heavy sleep cycle. That means the E is EYE. Word Tips reiterates the vision organ definition and our recap keeps apostrophes as ' and quotation marks as " so your HTML never blinks.

9 Across

The "E" of REM

EYE

REM is the sleep phase where your eyes dart behind closed lids. Word Tips emphasises the anatomical noun, and the Mini spells it out in three letters. Clean, literal, and almost always a gimme once you connect the acronym to biology class.

Crossing Eye Chart

  • 8-Across SPILL reinforces the letters so EYE locks immediately, no optometrist visit required.
  • 1-Down GUTS reinforces the letters so EYE locks immediately, no optometrist visit required.
  • 6-Down POLE reinforces the letters so EYE locks immediately, no optometrist visit required.

REM Rapid Notes

Meaning Cue

Word Tips lists the organ of sight, reminding you that the entry is literal. No trickery, just the human anatomy your science teacher drilled.

Synonym Set

The site pairs EYE with eyeball and organ of sight. If you see those synonyms in future puzzles, pencil in EYE before you even glance at crosses.

Alternate Clue

Watch for prompts like "Appreciation for design." The Mini loves puns that turn EYE into I, so the answer pops up in many themes.

Solve Smart

Drop EYE instantly and move on. Three letter acronyms are streak savers; the faster you confirm them, the faster the entire grid clicks.