This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (84 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RID 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).
RID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 12, 2026.
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