This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (18 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: 8 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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RICOCHET as a word: An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound; To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.
RICOCHET has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 2, 2026.
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