“Rat (on)” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TELL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rat (on)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 28, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 28, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jul 28, 2026 grid38DAlong a gulf, say7 ltrs›45DClaim to be true6 ltrs›46DHinder6 ltrs›57DIts alums include Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, in brief3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 19, 2026NYT Crossword50 Down••••••TATTLEJul 28, 2026NYT Crossword64 Across••••TELLOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••TELL4 ltrs
••••••TATTLE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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