This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OPI as a word: (military, government) Initialism of office of primary interest.
OPI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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