This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (119 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ O
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OTHELLO as a word: The title character in Shakespeare's tragedy Othello; (board games) The modern form of reversi, differing from the original in having the first four pieces placed in pre-arranged positions.
OTHELLO 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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