This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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About the answer
OUI as a word: (computing) Initialism of organizationally unique identifier.
OUI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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