This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RHOS as a word: A village in Neath Port Talbot borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SN7303); Clipping of Rhosllanerchrugog: a large village and community in Wrexham borough county borough, Wales. [A large village and community in Wrexham borough coun....
RHOS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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