This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (110 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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