Crossword clue
“Obsessively oriented”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ANALLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Obsessively oriented” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Obsessively oriented” clue?+
The answer is ANAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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