This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 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: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ S
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RESTS as a word: (uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep; (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
RESTS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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