This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (41 Across). 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.
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"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
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About the answer
RATE as a word: The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another; The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
RATE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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