This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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OWN as a word: Belonging to; possessed; acquired; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as ref...; Not shared.
OWN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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