This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (93 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.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OOO as a word: Abbreviation of out of office. [(business) On a break and not working or available for an extended period of time.]; (philosophy) Initialism of object-oriented ontology.
OOO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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