This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (8 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OTT as a word: (Internet slang) An otter; Initialism of over the top. [(idiomatic) Beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.].
OTT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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