This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (18 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 _ _ S
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OTIS as a word: An Otis elevator; A surname transferred from the given name, notably of the American revolutionary hero James Otis and the innovator and industrialist Elisha Otis.
OTIS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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