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4 squares · NYT Crossword · May 5, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.

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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