This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (38 Down). 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 _ _ N
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OVEN as a word: A chamber used for baking or heating; (transitive, colloquial, informal) To cook in an oven.
OVEN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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