What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ways to go: Abbr." from October 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ways to go: Abbr.”

This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RTES

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Ways to go: Abbr.” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ways to go: Abbr.” clue?+

The answer is RTES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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