This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (36 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 _ _ H
Show the answer
About the answer
RUTH as a word: (archaic) Sorrow for the misery of another; pity, compassion; mercy; (now rare) Repentance; regret; remorse.
RUTH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Show that ends in disarray? (28 Down)
- Long time follower? (32 Down)
- Dojo furnishing (34 Down)
- It's a long story (35 Down)
- Spent (38 Down)
- "Curly W" team (39 Down)
- Caucasus region (42 Down)
- Padmé ___ (mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker) (44 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers