This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (31 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: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RATES as a word: (British, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government; (informal) Abbreviation of interest rates.
RATES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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