This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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UFO as a word: (colloquial) An "unfinished object" in knitting or other kinds of craft; A UFO.
UFO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 12, 2026.
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