This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (66 Across). 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 _ _ Y
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ROPY as a word: Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch; Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
ROPY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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