This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ N
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OVEN as a word: A chamber used for baking or heating; (transitive, colloquial, informal) To cook in an oven.
OVEN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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