This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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.
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