“Threw one's hat in the ring” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Threw one's hat in the ring”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 16, 2025.