This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (28 Across). 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
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ X
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UNIX as a word: (computing) An operating system largely compatible with Unix that qualifies for use of the UNIX trademark, currently owned by The Open Group; (computing) An operating system that shares the original source code by Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson.
UNIX has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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