This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ D
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ROOD as a word: A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre; (Chester, historical) An area of sixty-four square yards.
ROOD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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