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“"Rats!"” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 10, 202640 Across6 letters
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••••••OHCRUD
6 letters · 40 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OHCRUD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Rats!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 10, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Jan 10, 2026 grid
8DGay man, per historical slang inspired by Judy Garland15 ltrs›12DGave a faded look, as jeans10 ltrs›30DAction star Michelle4 ltrs›34DGo for another round4 ltrs›37DSlow-cooked entree7 ltrs›41DPoles can be found next to them6 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••••OHCRUD6 ltrs
•••••••RODENTS7 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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