This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ Y
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OLAY as a word: palm leaves, prepared for being written upon with a steel-tipped stylus.
OLAY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
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