This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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OCHRE as a word: A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour; A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide.
OCHRE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 29, 2026.
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