This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (12 Down). 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: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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ORATE as a word: To speak formally; to give a speech; To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
ORATE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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