This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (8 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (69 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, June 24, 2026, 8 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OLE as a word: (rail transport, UK) Overhead line equipment; Pronunciation spelling of old. [Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.].
OLE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 26, 2026, 69 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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