Rear end — RUMP
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Rear end from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Rear end (4)
Answer
The answer to Rear end is Rump (4 letters).
Why does Rump fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Rear end' points to RUMP, a straightforward synonym. Rump refers to the hindquarters or buttocks of a person or animal, specifically the fleshy part of the body that you sit on. The word comes from Middle English and has been used for centuries to describe this part of anatomy in both humans and livestock. In crosswords, RUMP is a common four-letter fill that works well because it's a clear, unambiguous word that most solvers recognize immediately.
What does Rear end mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
rear
noun
•the back part of something
adjective
•located at the back
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Rear end has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
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What does Rump mean?
noun
•The hindquarters of a four-legged mammal, not including its legs
•A cut of meat from the rump of an animal.
verb
•To turn one's back on, to show one's (clothed) backside to, as a sign of disrespect.
•(somewhat vulgar) To fuck. (Compare bum.)
Origin of the word Rump
•origin: Old Norse 'rumpr'
•period: Middle English
The word is cognate with German 'Rumpf' meaning torso or trunk, and originally referred to the hindquarters of animals before being applied to humans.
How to use Rump in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Rump.
•“The horse kicked when the veterinarian examined its rump for injuries.”
•“The butcher recommended the rump roast for Sunday dinner since it becomes tender when slow-cooked.”
•“After sitting on the hard wooden bench all day, his rump was completely numb.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rear end
- What is the answer to Rear end?
- The answer is Rump (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Rear end have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Rump.
- How many times has Rear end appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
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