This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OAR as a word: A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower s...; An oarsman; a rower.
OAR has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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