Rain delay coverings
Latest answer — February 11, 2026
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The answer to “Rain delay coverings” in the New York Times crossword is TARPS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 11, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 21-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Rain delay coverings” answer
TARPS (5 letters)
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Why the answer is TARPS
TARPS is the 5-letter solution that fits "Rain delay coverings" in the NYT Crossword crossword on February 11, 2026 (21-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
What does TARPS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TARPS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a tarpaulin sheet or cover
When else has “Rain delay coverings” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
February 11, 2026 (most recent) → TARPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Rain delay coverings”?
The answer is TARPS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Rain delay coverings”?
5 letters: TARPS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 11, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 21-Across.
Can “Rain delay coverings” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for February 11, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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