This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ S
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RITUALS as a word: an American soap opera that aired in first-run syndication from September 10, 1984, to September 6, 1985; an album of contemporary classical music by American avant-garde composer John Zorn.
RITUALS 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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