This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (23 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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OTIS as a word: An Otis elevator; A surname transferred from the given name, notably of the American revolutionary hero James Otis and the innovator and industrialist Elisha Otis.
OTIS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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