This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (10 Down). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OBI as a word: A sash worn with a kimono; A strip of paper looped around a book or other product.
OBI has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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