Crossword clue

“Greek letter that looks like an "O" superimposed with an "I"”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
PHI
Letters3
Starts withP
Ends withI
Vowels1

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The clue “Greek letter that looks like an "O" superimposed with an "I"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with I.

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What is the answer to the “Greek letter that looks like an "O" superimposed with an "I"” clue?+

The answer is PHI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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