This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
RIFE as a word: Widespread, common, prevalent, current (mainly of unpleasant or harmful things); Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful.
RIFE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- More than suspects (41 Down)
- When tripled, "You get the picture" (42 Down)
- Sicilian spewer (47 Down)
- Part of A.A.R.P.: Abbr. (49 Down)
- When teething might end (52 Down)
- Produce aisle device (53 Down)
- Swear (54 Down)
- Mimic (55 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers