This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (35 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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NYT Crossword, April 15, 2026, 35 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RATS as a word: "Rats" is a song written by Dave Davies and performed by The Kinks on their album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One; Ambrósio Amaro Manuel Pascoal best known as Rats, (born 5 May 1977) is a retired Angolan football player.
RATS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 26, 2026, 52 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ M
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BYGUM 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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