Crossword clue
“Blindingly obvious”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OVERTLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Blindingly obvious” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 29, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Blindingly obvious” clue?+
The answer is OVERT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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