This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ A
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OUIJA as a word: (countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits; (uncountable) The use of such a board to attempt to communicate with spirits.
OUIJA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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