This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (62 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: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ O
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OLEO as a word: (US) The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine; (US, dated) Margarine.
OLEO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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