This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (55 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OAK as a word: (countable) A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, incl...; (uncountable) The wood of the oak.
OAK has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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