This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ F
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ROOF as a word: (architecture) The external covering at the top of a building; The top external level of a building.
ROOF has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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