This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (41 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (67 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, March 17, 2026, 41 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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OGRE as a word: (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh; (figuratively) A cruel person.
OGRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 12, 2026, 67 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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