This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OED as a word: (linguistics) Initialism of Oxford English Dictionary.
OED has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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