This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OED as a word: (linguistics) Initialism of Oxford English Dictionary.
OED has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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