What is the answer to "Kick butt, so to speak" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Kick butt, so to speak" is RULE (4 letters).

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Kick butt, so to speak NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 22, 2026 puzzle

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RULE

4 letters · Down · last seen January 22, 2026