Special ___

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OPS

3 letters · New York Times, March 1, 2026 · Every clue for OPS

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OPS3New York TimesMar 1, 2026

AGENT5New York TimesMay 28, 2025

SUPER5Evening StandardJan 10, 2025

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The clue “Special ___” has appeared 9 times in our database with 3 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on March 1, 2026, where the answer was OPS.

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