This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (7 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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OAT as a word: (usually as plural) The seeds of the oat, a grain, harvested as a food crop and for animal feed; (uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.
OAT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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