This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (19 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: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ D
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REND as a word: (transitive) To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst; (transitive) To part or tear off forcibly; to take away by force; to amputate.
REND has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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