This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 28, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ E
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ORACLE as a word: A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice; A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
ORACLE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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