This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ L
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OVAL as a word: An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse; A thing having such a shape, such as an arena.
OVAL has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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