This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (34 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 _ _ E
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RUBE as a word: (derogatory) An uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person; (US, Canada, informal) A person of rural heritage; a yokel.
RUBE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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