This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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OGRE as a word: (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh; (figuratively) A cruel person.
OGRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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