What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like Javan rhinos" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like Javan rhinos”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RARE

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Like Javan rhinos” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like Javan rhinos” clue?+

The answer is RARE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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