This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (55 Across and 24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, February 20, 2026, 55 Across
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ Y
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OVERLY as a word: (sometimes proscribed) To an excessive degree; (usually negative) To a high degree; very.
OVERLY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 20, 2026, 24 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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MORE as a word: To a greater degree or extent; Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs.
MORE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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