This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ O
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About the answer
OKSO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 17, 2026.
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