This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RITES as a word: A religious custom; (by extension) A prescribed behavior.
RITES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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