What does the clue ‘rambunctious NYT’ mean in the crossword?

In NYT crosswords, “rambunctious NYT” usually points to a word like “wild,” “rowdy,” or “boisterous,” so the clue is simply asking for a synonym that fits the puzzle’s letter count and crossings.
 
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In a New York Times crossword, the clue rambunctious Nyt” typically means wild, rowdy, or energetic. Common answers include “boisterous,” “unruly,” “noisy,” “rollicking,” or shorter options like “mad,” “wild,” “lively.” The exact answer depends on the puzzle’s letter count and crossings, but it always points to high-energy, uncontrolled behavior.
 
Rambunctious is the label applied to a person to refer to someone who is very active, noisy or even the wild type. When used as a clue in Rambunctious NYT crossword it generally refers to such answers as rowdy, noisy, boisterous, or unruly.
 
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Rambunctious is used to define somebody or something lively, clamorous, or rather wild. The common answers to Rambunctious NYT clue will include such words as rowdy, boisterous, unruly, or noisy.
 
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The hint “rambunctious NYT” can be traced back to the Mini crossword section of New York Times on a certain date, most probably May 26, 2025, and is a synonym for “rowdy”. By merging the term "rambunctious" with "NYT", the clue makes clear the source of the puzzle and at the same time indicates that the answer is a single-word synonym.
 
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