“Black ___” crossword clue
Answer
O
P
S
•••OPS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Black ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 18, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 18, 2026 grid20DGustav Klimt masterpiece7 ltrs›28DExercises with a "butterfly" variation, in which the soles of one's feet are pressed together6 ltrs›31DCosmetic additive that comes from the Southwest9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••OPS3 ltrs
•••••RAVEN5 ltrs
•••••EBONY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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