Crossword clue

“Contraction that's a homophone and anagram of 45-Across”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

OER

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 12, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Contraction that's a homophone and anagram of 45-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Contraction that's a homophone and anagram of 45-Across” clue?+

The answer is OER (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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