What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rotisserie rods" from May 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rotisserie rods”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SPITS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rotisserie rods” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 27, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rotisserie rods” clue?+

The answer is SPITS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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