This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RID as a word: (transitive) (also reflexive) Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance; (transitive) (also reflexive) Followed by away, from, or out of: to remove (oneself or someone, or something, that is annoying, troublesome, or unwanted).
RID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 12, 2026.
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