This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (48 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ U
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RAGU as a word: Alternative spelling of ragù. [An Italian pasta sauce containing ground meat cooked with sautéed vegetables in tomato sauce or some other kind of liquid.].
RAGU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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