This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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RENT as a word: A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property; A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.
RENT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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