Crossword clue

“___ trail (rhyming path that formerly had tracks)”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RAIL

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ trail (rhyming path that formerly had tracks)” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 18, 2025 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ trail (rhyming path that formerly had tracks)” clue?+

The answer is RAIL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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