This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (32 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: 4 squares
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X _ _ _
First and last letters
X _ _ X
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XBOX as a word: (intransitive, video games, informal) To play a video game using an Xbox home console; (video games, trademark) Any of the home consoles in Microsoft's Xbox product line, especially the original Xbox.
XBOX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 19, 2026.
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