This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RISES as a word: (intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground; To move upwards.
RISES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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