Rift NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Rift” crossword clue is GAP (3 letters); other puzzles used SCHISM. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and Washington Post Sunday and USA Today crosswords, most recently on October 9, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS
1G2A3P
GAP: to make an opening in.
Best answers for “Rift”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAP | 3 | Rift |
| 2 | SCHISM | 6 | Rift |
| 3 | OCULUS | 6 | ___ Rift (VR headset) similar clue |
| 4 | CHASM | 5 | Wide rift similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Rift Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Rift crossword clue?
GAP is the 3-letter answer to the “Rift” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Rift crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 9, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Rift crossword clue?
Other puzzles used SCHISM for this clue. Similar clues were answered with OCULUS (“___ Rift (VR headset)”), CHASM (“Wide rift”).