This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (1 Down). 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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OBO as a word: Alternative form of ovoo (“Mongolian cairn”). [(religion) A shamanistic cairn found in Mongolia, usually made from rocks or wood and found on or around mount...; (nautical, uncountable) Initialism of ore-bulk-oil: designating a ship designed to be capable of carrying wet or dry cargoes.
OBO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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