Greek “r” NYT Crossword Clue

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Quick Answer

• Crossword clue: “Greek ‘r’”

• Answer: RHO – 3 letters

• Clue number and direction: 4 Across

The New York Times crossword clue “Greek ‘r’” is answered with RHO in 3 letters. In the February 14, 2026 NYT Mini, RHO appears at 4-Across.

Why RHO Is the Right NYT Answer

The clue “Greek ‘r’” is pointing to the Greek alphabet letter that corresponds to the English “r.” That letter is rho, written as ρ in lowercase and Ρ in uppercase.

Because the grid provides a three-letter Across slot and helper sites list RHO for this clue on February 14, 2026, it’s the only answer that fits both the definition and the length.

What RHO Means

RHO is the name of the Greek letter that carries the “r” sound, similar to how “alpha” corresponds to “a” and “beta” to “b.” Beyond language, rho sometimes appears in math and science formulas as a symbol, but here it’s purely about the alphabet.​

So the clue is simply asking: “What’s the Greek letter that stands in for ‘r’?”—and that’s RHO.​

Solving Tips for Similar NYT Clues

• Clues like “Greek ‘p’,” “Greek ‘n’,” or “Greek ‘d’” almost always want the Greek letter name (e.g., RHO, ETA, NU, DELTA) rather than the symbol itself.

• Short 3-letter Greek letters—RHO, ETA, TAU, PHI, PSI, CHI—are common crossword staples.

• If crossings give you R_O or _HO with a Greek-letter clue referencing “r,” RHO is the obvious fit.​

Crossword-Specific Help: Pattern & Crossings

In the February 14, 2026 NYT Mini, 4-Across is a 3-letter Across slot, matching RHO exactly. In the grid, you see:

• RHO (R‑H‑O)

Those letters are confirmed by Down entries like BRAVER, ABIGAIL, ORBITED, RHODES, COWED, and NURSE, so every crossing supports the R‑H‑O pattern. That rules out any other Greek-letter candidates.

Other Clues That Might Use RHO

RHO is common “crosswordese” and appears with clues such as:

• “Greek letter ‘r’”

• “Letter between pi and sigma” (in some alphabets listings)

• “Greek consonant”

Any 3-letter clue mixing “Greek” and “r” or “letter” is a strong candidate for RHO when the crossings line up.

Complete February 14, 2026 NYT Mini Answers Today (Across & Down)

Here are the key answers from the February 14, 2026 NYT Mini to help you complete the full grid.

Across

Down