This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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OBEYS as a word: (transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of; (intransitive) To do as one is told.
OBEYS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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