This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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OXIDE as a word: (chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
OXIDE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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