XXX counterpart NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "XXX counterpart" is OOO.
The clue refers to the classic game Tic-Tac-Toe, where 'XXX' and 'OOO' are the two sets of symbols used by the players. 'XXX' and 'OOO' are counterparts as each player aims to align their symbols in a row, column, or diagonal.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 07, 2026.
OOO is a sequence of three 'O' symbols, often representing one player's moves in Tic-Tac-Toe.
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The answer to “XXX counterpart” in the New York Times puzzle January 7 2026 is OOO. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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