This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RIB as a word: (anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum; (by extension) A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something.
RIB has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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