This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 (58 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 _ _ T
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REST as a word: (uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep; (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
REST has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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