This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ T
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About the answer
OBIT as a word: A record of a person's death; (colloquial) An obituary.
OBIT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 21, 2026.
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