This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (4 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
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
OWLETS as a word: A young owl; owling; One of a species of small owls, such as Athene noctua.
OWLETS 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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