Crossword clue
“What a fall guy has to take, with "the"”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
RAPLetters3
Starts withR
Ends withP
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What a fall guy has to take, with "the"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 18, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with P.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What a fall guy has to take, with "the"” clue?+
The answer is RAP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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