This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (61 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: 6 squares
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R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ W
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RIPSAW as a word: (woodworking) A saw that is designed to cut wood along its grain, i.e. to rip, to execute a rip cut; To cut with a ripsaw.
RIPSAW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 16, 2026.
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