“Kick butt, so to speak” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RULE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kick butt, so to speak”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 22, 2026, where it runs at 19 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.