This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ P
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About the answer
RUMP as a word: The buttocks; The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs.
RUMP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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