This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
How to read this clue
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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About the answer
RUNS as a word: (slang, often with "the") Diarrhea/diarrhoea.
RUNS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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