This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (77 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ A
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OUIJA as a word: (countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits; (uncountable) The use of such a board to attempt to communicate with spirits.
OUIJA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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