This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ K
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About the answer
RANK as a word: Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross; Causing strong growth; producing luxuriantly; rich and fertile.
RANK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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