This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (4 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 _ _ E
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RUDE as a word: Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous; Lacking refinement or skill; untaught; ignorant; raw.
RUDE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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