This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R
Show the answer
About the answer
OPERAGOER as a word: Someone who attends an opera performance.
OPERAGOER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Rx dosages (50 Across)
- Extend (52 Across)
- Their talent may not be as important as their last names (54 Across)
- Awed reactions (58 Across)
- Slow ___ (response from the unamused) (60 Across)
- Disparities studied by economists (61 Across)
- High-fat diet, informally (62 Across)
- Annual mystery award (1 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers