“Western city hinted at seven times in this puzzle's circled letters” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BENDOREGON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Western city hinted at seven times in this puzzle's circled letters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 29, 2025, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.