This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ M
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OVUM as a word: (cytology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.
OVUM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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