This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ O
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ONTARIO as a word: A province in eastern Canada. Capital: Toronto; A large lake in North America, between the Canadian province of Ontario and the American state of New York; one of the Great Lakes; Lake Ontario.
ONTARIO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 19, 2026.
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