The New York Times Crossword · 19-Across · 4 letters
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Meaning cue
This four-letter verb is the source of the past tense "rent" in older usage.
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REND is a direct four-letter verb meaning to rip, split, or tear apart.
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Answer meaning
To rend is to tear something apart forcefully.
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19-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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