This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ A
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ROOMBA as a word: (genericized trademark, rare) A robotic vacuum cleaner; Alternative letter-case form of roomba. [(genericized trademark, rare) A robotic vacuum cleaner.].
ROOMBA 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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