This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ K
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RUBIK as a word: A surname from Hungarian; A town in Albania.
RUBIK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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