This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OPT as a word: (intransitive) To choose; select; (linguistics) Abbreviation of Old Portuguese. [Synonym of Old Galician-Portuguese.].
OPT has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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