This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ O
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UPDO as a word: A woman's hairdo in which most hair is kept above the neck.
UPDO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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