This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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ROOS as a word: A surname; A village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref TA2930).
ROOS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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