This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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About the answer
ODES as a word: a collection in four books of Latin lyric poems by Horace; an album of Greek folk songs by Irene Papas and Vangelis.
ODES has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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