This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ O
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RAMBO as a word: (figuratively) One who is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve all problems, and bravely charges headlong into the teeth of the enemy; An American variety of apple with a greenish-yellow skin, mottled and striped with dull red.
RAMBO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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