This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OOO as a word: Abbreviation of out of office. [(business) On a break and not working or available for an extended period of time.]; (philosophy) Initialism of object-oriented ontology.
OOO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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