This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (45 Down). 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: 6 squares
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ORANGE as a word: (countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree; (countable) Specifically, a sweet orange or Citrus sinensis.
ORANGE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 2, 2026.
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