This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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About the answer
OSU as a word: Initialism of Ohio State University; Initialism of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
OSU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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