This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ E
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ORACLE as a word: A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice; A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
ORACLE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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