NYT Mini Crossword · 4 Down
“In the open” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Sunday, January 4, 2026 as 4 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Mini · Sunday, January 4, 2026 · 4 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Jan 4, 2026 · 4 Down · 5 letters
- Nov 28, 2015 · 7 Across · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Mini of Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Across
- 1Ron Swanson's "number one favorite food," on "Parks and Recreation" crossword clue5 letters
- 6It comes in black and green varieties, depending on ripeness crossword clue5 letters
- 7Paramour crossword clue5 letters
- 8In bronze medal position crossword clue5 letters
- 9Feeling resentful, in slang crossword clue5 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “In the open”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with O and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “In the open” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “In the open” crossword clue?
The answer is OVERT (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.