This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RIPS as a word: (transitive) To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence; (intransitive) To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
RIPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 3, 2026.
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