This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (35 Across). 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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RIFTS as a word: (figurative) A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance; A chasm or fissure.
RIFTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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