This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (30 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: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ E
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ROSE as a word: A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers; A flower of the rose plant.
ROSE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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