This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ E
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ORNATE as a word: Elaborately ornamented, often to excess; Flashy, flowery or showy.
ORNATE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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