This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OVA as a word: (anime) Initialism of Original Video Animation, a direct-to-video anime; (computing, virtualisation) Abbreviation of Open Virtualization format Archive.
OVA has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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