This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ R
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RIGOR as a word: (medicine) A feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in body temperature; A surname from Spanish.
RIGOR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 6, 2026.
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