This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (38 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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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
O _ _
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About the answer
ONE as a word: The digit or figure 1; (by ellipsis) Used to briefly refer to a noun phrase understood by context.
ONE has been an answer 25 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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