This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ L
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RURAL as a word: Relating to the countryside or to agriculture; (obsolete) A person from the countryside; a rustic.
RURAL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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