This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ N
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OATEN as a word: Made of oats; A surname.
OATEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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