This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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About the answer
ROOKS as a word: A surname.
ROOKS 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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