This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (50 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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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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About the answer
OASES 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.
OASES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 24, 2026.
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