This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ P
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About the answer
RSVP as a word: A reply to an invitation; (intransitive) To reply to an invitation.
RSVP has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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