This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RAT as a word: (zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus; (informal) Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having short limbs, a ....
RAT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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