This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (34 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, January 16, 2026, 34 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ N
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OPEN as a word: (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc; Able to have something pass through or along it.
OPEN has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 3, 2026, 54 Across
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L
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AUNATUREL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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