Crossword clue
“Thing to rule, proverbially”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ROOSTLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Thing to rule, proverbially” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 15, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Thing to rule, proverbially” clue?+
The answer is ROOST (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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