This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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OAK as a word: (countable) A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, incl...; (uncountable) The wood of the oak.
OAK has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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