This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OAF as a word: (derogatory) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton; (obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
OAF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 3, 2026.
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