This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (36 Down). 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 _ _ 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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