What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""Ay, ___ the rub"" from October 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"Ay, ___ the rub"”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

THERES

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “"Ay, ___ the rub"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Ay, ___ the rub"” clue?+

The answer is THERES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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