This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (41 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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RUTS as a word: (figurative) A fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling; (figurative) A dull routine.
RUTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 14, 2026.
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