This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (7 Down). 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 _ _ _ S
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ROOFS as a word: (architecture) The external covering at the top of a building; The top external level of a building.
ROOFS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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