This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (21 Across). 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 _ _ K
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RICK as a word: Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch; (US) A stack of wood, especially cut to a regular length; also used as a measure of wood, typically four by eight feet.
RICK 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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