This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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O _ _ _ E
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OUNCE as a word: An avoirdupois ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₆ of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.349523125 grams; A troy ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₂ of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1034768 grams.
OUNCE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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