This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (3 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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RAZES as a word: (transitive) To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish; (transitive) (figurative) To completely remove (someone or something), especially from a place, a situation, etc.; also, to remove from existence; to destroy....
RAZES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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