This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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About the answer
OPENS as a word: (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc; Able to have something pass through or along it.
OPENS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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