Rode the bench NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 22 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Rode the bench" is SAT.
The phrase 'rode the bench' is an idiom used in sports to describe a player who is not actively participating in the game but is instead sitting on the sidelines. 'Sat' is the past tense of 'sit,' which aligns with the idea of sitting on the bench.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 22, 2025.
Sat is the past tense of sit, meaning to rest on a seat or surface.
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The answer to “Rode the bench” in the New York Times puzzle December 22 2025 is SAT. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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