This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ S
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ORIOLES as a word: (baseball) The team Baltimore Orioles.
ORIOLES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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