Division signs, more formally NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: JAN 11, 2026 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Division signs, more formally" is OBELI.

The word 'obeli' refers to the plural of 'obelus,' which is a term for the division sign (÷). The clue uses 'more formally' to indicate a less common or technical term for something familiar.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 11, 2026.

Obeli are marks used in ancient manuscripts, often resembling a division sign, to indicate questionable passages.

Manuscript marks, Printer’s daggers, Daggerlike symbols on manuscripts

The answer to “Division signs, more formally” in the New York Times puzzle January 11 2026 is OBELI. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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