This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (52 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (118 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, April 14, 2026, 52 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
RARE as a word: Very uncommon; scarce; (medicine, pathology) Small in number (but not unusual); infrequent; sparse.
RARE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 21, 2025, 118 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
Show the answer
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- ___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece (45 Down)
- Early 007 adversary (46 Down)
- Piano practice piece (50 Down)
- "Just so you know," online (51 Down)
- Soul legend Redding (53 Down)
- Salsa quality (54 Down)
- Dot on a transit map (55 Down)
- Jailhouse weapon (56 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers