NYT Crossword
Regret NYT Crossword Clue
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RUE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
RUE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Regret". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 33A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: RUE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- RUE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 33A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using RUE
Narrator on "Euphoria" Daily / 31D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Regret", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 33A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 33A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 20, 2026 Daily / 33A / 3 letters
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