Crossword clue
“Like checking a dating app while you're on a date”
This clue appeared as 60-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
RUDELetters4
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Like checking a dating app while you're on a date” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 60-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like checking a dating app while you're on a date” clue?+
The answer is RUDE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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