This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ N
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OXEN as a word: Of, relating to, or resembling an ox; oxlike.
OXEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.
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