This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (41 Across). 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
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ D
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OVID as a word: A 1st century BC Roman poet; A male given name from Latin of mainly historic use.
OVID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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