What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fall into disrepair over time" from November 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fall into disrepair over time”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RUST

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fall into disrepair over time” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 19, 2025 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fall into disrepair over time” clue?+

The answer is RUST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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