This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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J _ _
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JOE as a word: (informal) A male; a guy; a fellow; A diminutive of the male given names Joseph, Josiah, Joel, or Josias.
JOE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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