This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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RIDS as a word: (transitive) (also reflexive) Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance; (transitive) (also reflexive) Followed by away, from, or out of: to remove (oneself or someone, or something, that is annoying, troublesome, or unwanted).
RIDS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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