Throw, for instance
Latest answer — August 12, 2026
45 Across
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Clue explained
A RUG is an example of a throw, specifically a throw rug. “For instance” signals that the answer is one kind of object described by the clue.
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This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Throw, for instance” in the New York Times crossword is RUG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 45-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.
“Throw, for instance” answer
RUG (3 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is RUG.
What does RUG mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RUG is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor
- a toupee or wig
When else has “Throw, for instance” 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.
August 12, 2026 (most recent) → RUG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Throw, for instance”?
The answer is RUG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Throw, for instance”?
3 letters: RUG.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 45-Across.
Can “Throw, for instance” 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 August 12, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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