This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RATES as a word: (British, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government; (informal) Abbreviation of interest rates.
RATES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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