This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ N
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OXEN as a word: Of, relating to, or resembling an ox; oxlike.
OXEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.
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