This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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ROUT as a word: (originally military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politic...; (transitive) To completely defeat and force into disorderly retreat (an enemy force, opponent in sport, etc.).
ROUT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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