This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ Y
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OBEY 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.
OBEY has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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