This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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R _ _
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RAT as a word: (zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus; (informal) Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having short limbs, a ....
RAT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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