Kick butt, so to speak Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Kick butt, so to speak” from the New York Times crossword of January 22, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 22, 2026
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RULE is the answer to “Kick butt, so to speak”. It means to exercise control over.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To exercise control over.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UREL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Occupy the throne”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Kick butt, so to speak”?
RULE, 4 letters: to exercise control over.
When was “Kick butt, so to speak” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.