This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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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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