This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 (13 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ E
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RINSE as a word: (transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap; (transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water.
RINSE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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