This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (100 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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OLE as a word: (rail transport, UK) Overhead line equipment; Pronunciation spelling of old. [Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.].
OLE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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