This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ N
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OCTAGON as a word: (geometry, also attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles; (martial arts) Often in the form Octagon: the arena for mixed martial arts.
OCTAGON 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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