This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (61 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: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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OBIES as a word: An Off-Broadway Theater Award, given annually to theatre artists and groups in New York City; (television, film) A small lamp positioned over the camera, sometimes used to produce catchlights in the subject's eyes.
OBIES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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