“Shape that becomes a name if you switch the second and fourth letters” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OVAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shape that becomes a name if you switch the second and fourth letters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 13, 2025, where it runs at 144 Across 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.