This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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OGRE as a word: (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh; (figuratively) A cruel person.
OGRE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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