This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ A
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OBAMA as a word: Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009, 2017); An African surname from Luo.
OBAMA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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