“Sign of decay” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sign of decay”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 15, 2026, where it runs at 58 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.