This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ H
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RUTH as a word: (archaic) Sorrow for the misery of another; pity, compassion; mercy; (now rare) Repentance; regret; remorse.
RUTH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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