This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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ROO as a word: (UK dialectal) Rest; stillness; (UK dialectal or obsolete) Peace; quietness.
ROO has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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