What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like being late or cutting in line" from August 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like being late or cutting in line”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RUDE

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Like being late or cutting in line” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 3, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like being late or cutting in line” clue?+

The answer is RUDE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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