This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (47 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.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ D
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About the answer
ONWARD as a word: (not comparable) Moving forward; In a forward direction.
ONWARD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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