This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (64 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ E
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OXIDE as a word: (chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
OXIDE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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