This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ZOE as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek, of common usage, variant of Zoë; In the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben, bare life, as opposed to any particular mode of life (bios).
ZOE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 12, 2026.
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