This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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ORD as a word: (now chiefly UK dialectal) A point; (now chiefly UK dialectal) A point of origin; a beginning.
ORD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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