This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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OGRE as a word: (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh; (figuratively) A cruel person.
OGRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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