This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (104 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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OASIS as a word: A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert; (figuratively) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.
OASIS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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