This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RIP as a word: (transitive) To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence; (intransitive) To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
RIP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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