This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (41 Down). 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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OVA as a word: (anime) Initialism of Original Video Animation, a direct-to-video anime; (computing, virtualisation) Abbreviation of Open Virtualization format Archive.
OVA has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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