This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ D
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ORATED as a word: To speak formally; to give a speech; To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
ORATED has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 23, 2026.
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