Crossword clue

“Causes of some burns”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
RUGS
Letters4
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Causes of some burns” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2025 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Causes of some burns” clue?+

The answer is RUGS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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