This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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OLIVE as a word: The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green); A tree of species Olea europaea cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
OLIVE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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