This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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AMO as a word: A surname; (oceanography) Abbreviation of Atlantic multidecadal oscillation.
AMO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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