Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r" Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r"” from the New York Times crossword of September 12, 2025? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

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What is the answer to “Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r"”?

BAN, 3 letters: a monetary unit of Romania.

When was “Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r"” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of September 12, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

3 letters, starting with B.