Rodeo rope
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
Stuck on the clue Rodeo rope from the New York Times Daily for March 30, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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Rodeo rope (5)
Answer
The answer to Rodeo rope is Lasso (5 letters).
Why does Lasso fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Rodeo rope' points to LASSO, a rope with a running noose at one end. A lasso is a long rope, typically made of braided leather or hemp, designed with a slip knot that tightens when pulled. In rodeo events like calf roping and team roping, cowboys use lassos to catch livestock by throwing the looped end over the animal's head or legs. The word comes from Spanish 'lazo,' meaning snare or tie, reflecting the tool's origins in Spanish and Mexican ranching traditions that shaped American cowboy culture.
What does Rodeo rope mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
rodeo
noun
•a competitive event featuring cowboys and cowgirls in horseback riding, cattle roping, and other ranch skills
rope
noun
•a thick cord made of twisted fibers used for binding or climbing
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The clue Rodeo rope has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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What does Lasso mean?
noun
•A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
•An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.
verb
•To catch with a lasso.
Origin of the word Lasso
•origin: Spanish 'lazo' from Latin 'laqueus' meaning snare or noose
•period: 19th century
The word entered English through American cowboys who learned the roping technique from Mexican vaqueros in the southwestern United States.
How to use Lasso in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Lasso.
•“The cowboy expertly twirled his lasso before throwing it around the bull's neck at the rodeo.”
•“The rancher used a lasso to catch the escaped horse in the pasture.”
•“She learned how to make a proper lasso knot during her time working on the cattle ranch.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rodeo rope
- What is the answer to Rodeo rope?
- The answer is Lasso (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Rodeo rope have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Lasso.
- How many times has Rodeo rope appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
37 Across
answer length
5 letters