This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
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O _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ O
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ORINOCO as a word: A South American river flowing 1600 miles (2410 km) from Brazil through Venezuela to the Atlantic Ocean; The Orinoco river basin of Venezuela.
ORINOCO 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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