This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (57 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 _ _ _ E
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RINSE as a word: (transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap; (transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water.
RINSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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