Crossword clue
“Ready to eat”
This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
RIPELetters4
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ready to eat” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 34-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 “Ready to eat” clue?+
The answer is RIPE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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