This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (22 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, July 17, 2026, 22 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RUINS as a word: the remains of a civilization's architecture; a Japanese music duo composed only of drummer/vocalist Tatsuya Yoshida and a bass guitarist (there have been four such bassists in the band's history).
RUINS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 11, 2025, 13 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ T
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LOOT as a word: (slang) Synonym of money; (colloquial, US) Any valuable thing received for free, especially Christmas presents.
LOOT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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