“Object of adoration” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDOL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Object of adoration”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 17, 2025, where it runs at 52 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.