This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (124 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.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ R
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OBTUSER as a word: Intellectually dull or dim-witted; (geometry, specifically, of an angle) Larger than one, and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90° and less than 180°.
OBTUSER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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