20/20
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue 20/20 from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
20/20 (3)
Answer
The answer to 20/20 is One (3 letters).
Why does One fit this clue?
This clue works as a visual and numerical riddle where the fraction or ratio '20/20' points directly to ONE. When you divide 20 by 20, the result is exactly 1, which is the number this answer spells out. The clue uses simple arithmetic as a wordplay device, letting the equation stand in for a definition. Perfect vision is also described as '20/20,' meaning the eye sees at 20 feet what a normal eye sees at 20 feet, a ratio that again equals one-to-one, reinforcing the same answer from a second angle.
What does 20/20 mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
20/20
noun
•perfect vision or visual acuity
•clear understanding or perfect hindsight
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 53-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does One mean?
noun
•The digit or figure 1.
•The neutral element with respect to multiplication in a ring.
verb
•To cause to become one; to gather into a single whole; to unite.
adjective
•Of a period of time, being particular.
•Being a single, unspecified thing; a; any.
numeral
•The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.
•The first positive number in the set of natural numbers.
pronoun
•(impersonal pronoun, indefinite) One thing (among a group of others); one member of a group.
•(impersonal pronoun, sometimes with "the") The first mentioned of two things or people, as opposed to the other.
Origin of the word One
•origin: Proto-Indo-European *óynos
•period: Old English
The word 'one' is unique among English numerals as it's the only one that begins with a vowel sound, derived from Old English 'ān' meaning 'one, lone, single.'
How to use One in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word One.
•“After getting corrective surgery, she finally achieved one vision, no longer needing glasses to see clearly.”
•“One person can make a significant difference in their community through volunteer work.”
•“I'll take one coffee with cream and sugar, please.”
What are other crossword clues for One?
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about 20/20
- What is the answer to 20/20?
- The answer is One (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to 20/20 have?
- The answer has 3 letters: One.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
53 Across
answer length
3 letters