“Regret” crossword clue
Answer
R
U
E
•••RUE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Regret”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2026, where it runs at 33 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 20, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2026 grid26DUtter delight4 ltrs›28DItem for a painter or hairstylist5 ltrs›29DVehicle to and from school3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 29, 2026NYT Crossword6 Down•••RUEJul 20, 2026NYT Crossword33 Across•••RUEBack to the full Jul 20, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.