NYT Crossword · 64 Down
“"Rules ___ rules"” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, September 14, 2026 as 64 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, September 14, 2026 · 64 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Sep 14, 2026 · 64 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 26, 2024 · 32 Across · 3 letters
- Jun 6, 2023 · 7 Down · 3 letters
- Aug 12, 2015 · 15 Across · 3 letters
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Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “"Rules ___ rules"”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with A and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “"Rules ___ rules"” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 64 Down. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “"Rules ___ rules"” crossword clue?
The answer is ARE (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.