This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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About the answer
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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