This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ L
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About the answer
OREL as a word: Alternative form of Oryol: a city, the administrative center of Oryol Oblast, Russia. [An oblast of Russia.]; Alternative form of Oryol: an oblast of Russia. [An oblast of Russia.].
OREL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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