This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (10 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: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ T
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REBUT as a word: To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it; To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
REBUT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 1, 2026.
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