What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "In the countryside" from March 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“In the countryside”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RURAL

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “In the countryside” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 2, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “In the countryside” clue?+

The answer is RURAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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