This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ L
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ORAL as a word: (relational) Relating to the mouth; (pharmacology) Done or taken by the mouth.
ORAL has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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