This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ U
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RAGU as a word: Alternative spelling of ragù. [An Italian pasta sauce containing ground meat cooked with sautéed vegetables in tomato sauce or some other kind of liquid.].
RAGU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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