This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (29 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: 3 squares
First letter
O _ _
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OWE as a word: (ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone; (intransitive) To have debt; to be in debt.
OWE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 13, 2025.
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