Word before "time" or "ribs"

1 Down5 lettersTuesday, 05 May 2026

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This clue appeared in the NYT Mini on Tuesday, 05 May 2026. The answer SPARE is a 5-letter entry.

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This clue last appeared in the NYT Mini crossword on .
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