This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (30 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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OAR as a word: A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower s...; An oarsman; a rower.
OAR has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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