This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RIDS 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).
RIDS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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