“Rip apart” crossword clue
Answer
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••••REND
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rip apart”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2026, where it runs at 19 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 26, 2026 grid10DInstrument associated with beans and salsa?6 ltrs›11DWas a ham9 ltrs›12DScrunchied hairstyle8 ltrs›13D"The ___" (final track listed on the original "Abbey Road")3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 26, 20261AModern lead-in to quit or bait4 ltrs›5AHeat source for many hydrothermal vents5 ltrs›10AAct all teenagerly, say4 ltrs›14A[I have something to say ...]4 ltrs›15AHe has the weight of the world on his shoulders5 ltrs›16ARiver by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre4 ltrs›17AEnhancing "blemish" (3x)10 ltrs›20ASomething to belly up to3 ltrs›
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