This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ E
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ORNATE as a word: Elaborately ornamented, often to excess; Flashy, flowery or showy.
ORNATE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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