This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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