This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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RIFT as a word: (figurative) A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance; A chasm or fissure.
RIFT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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