Odd ___ out (misfit)
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
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Odd ___ out (misfit) (3)
Answer
The answer to Odd ___ out (misfit) is Man (3 letters).
Why does Man fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'Odd ___ out (misfit)' points to MAN to complete the common phrase 'odd man out.' The phrase 'odd man out' refers to a person who doesn't fit in with a group or situation, essentially a misfit or outsider. The expression comes from a method of choosing sides or making decisions where people are counted off, and the remaining person (the 'odd man') is left out or given a different role.
What does Odd ___ out (misfit) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
odd
adjective
•strange or unusual
•not fitting with others in a group
misfit
noun
•a person who does not fit in with a group
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 15-across in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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What does Man mean?
noun
•An adult male human.
•(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
interjection
•Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.
verb
•To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
•To take up position in order to operate (something).
Origin of the word Man
•origin: Proto-Germanic *mann-
•period: Old English
The word originally meant 'person' or 'human being' regardless of gender, with separate words like 'wer' (male) and 'wif' (female) used to distinguish sex.
How to use Man in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Man.
•“At the school reunion, Jake felt like the odd man out since he was the only one who hadn't gone to college.”
•“The construction crew needed one more man to help carry the heavy beams.”
•“That man in the blue jacket is my neighbor from across the street.”
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- What is the answer to Odd ___ out (misfit)?
- The answer is Man (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Odd ___ out (misfit) have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Man.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 30, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
15 Across
answer length
3 letters