Crossword clue
“Poetic contraction”
This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
OERLetters3
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| OER | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| TIL | 3 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Poetic contraction” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Poetic contraction” clue?+
The answer is OER (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 15, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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