This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ Y
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OATY as a word: Containing oats; Resembling oats.
OATY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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