This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ N
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OFTEN as a word: Frequently; many times on different occasions; (archaic) Frequent.
OFTEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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