This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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OTIS as a word: An Otis elevator; A surname transferred from the given name, notably of the American revolutionary hero James Otis and the innovator and industrialist Elisha Otis.
OTIS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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