This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (19 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 _ _ _ E
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About the answer
OXIDE as a word: (chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
OXIDE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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