This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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OAKS as a word: (horse racing) A stakes race in which entry is restricted to 3-year-old fillies; A surname.
OAKS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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