This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (7 Down). 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: 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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