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Word before "time" or "ribs" – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Word before "time" or "ribs"” is SPARE (5 letters). Most recently SPARE, in the NYT Mini on May 5, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SPARE | 5 | S____ |
What SPARE means
- verbrefrain from harming
- verbsave or relieve from an experience or action
- verbgive up what is not strictly needed
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | NYT Mini 1D | SPARE |
Other clues for SPARE
- /, to a bowler
- Strike's counterpart, in bowling
- ___ ribs (barbecue dish)
- Key hidden beneath the doormat, e.g.
- Unused, as a bedroom
- Bowling score represented by a slash
- Bowling result marked as "/"
- Ten bowling pins on two tries
- Royal memoir that was the best-selling nonfiction book of 2023
- Unlikely outcome after a 7-10 split
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Word before "time" or "ribs"”?
SPARE (5 letters). Most recently SPARE, on May 5, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Word before "time" or "ribs"”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).