This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (47 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: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ L
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RITUAL as a word: A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts; Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.
RITUAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 27, 2026.
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