This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (42 Down). 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: 7 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ S
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ROADIES as a word: One of the crew for a musical group or other travelling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician; (colloquial) A cyclist who rides on the roads rather than off-road.
ROADIES 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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