This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (24 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: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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RUST as a word: The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferro...; (intransitive) To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
RUST has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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