This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OAT as a word: (usually as plural) The seeds of the oat, a grain, harvested as a food crop and for animal feed; (uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.
OAT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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