This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RUM as a word: (uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses; (countable) A serving of rum.
RUM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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