This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ R
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About the answer
OPER as a word: (Internet) A network operator on IRC.
OPER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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