This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ N
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OPEN as a word: (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc; Able to have something pass through or along it.
OPEN has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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