This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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ORATE as a word: To speak formally; to give a speech; To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
ORATE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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