This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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OVENS as a word: A town on the Ovens River in Alpine Shire, Victoria, Australia. The river was named after John Ovens; A small village west of the city of Cork, County Cork, Ireland (Irish grid ref W 5570).
OVENS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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