___-quoted (frequently said)
Published by Naitik Mehta · February 28, 2026
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Clue
___-quoted (frequently said) (3)
Answer
The answer to ___-quoted (frequently said) is Oft (3 letters).
Why does Oft fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the missing word combines with 'quoted' to form a compound adjective. OFT is an old-fashioned or poetic word meaning 'often' or 'frequently.' The compound 'oft-quoted' describes a phrase, line, or saying that is repeated so frequently it has become familiar or even clichéd. OFT survives in modern English mainly in these hyphenated compounds, like 'oft-repeated' or 'oft-cited,' rather than standing alone as a standalone adverb the way 'often' does.
What does ___-quoted (frequently said) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
quoted
verb
•repeated or cited someone's words
frequently
adverb
•often or regularly
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 10-across in the New York Times Mini on February 28, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Oft mean?
adverb
•(and in combination) often; frequently; not rarely
Origin of the word Oft
•origin: Old English 'oft'
•period: Old English
The word has remained remarkably unchanged in form and meaning for over a thousand years, making it one of the most stable words in the English language.
How to use Oft in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Oft.
•“Shakespeare's oft-quoted line 'To be or not to be' remains one of the most recognizable phrases in literature.”
•“The oft-repeated warning about checking your work twice proved valuable during the exam.”
•“She found herself thinking of her grandmother's oft-spoken words of wisdom during difficult times.”
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The New York Times Mini for February 28, 2026 was published by Sam Ezersky and has 23 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about ___-quoted (frequently said)
- What is the answer to ___-quoted (frequently said)?
- The answer is Oft (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on February 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to ___-quoted (frequently said) have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Oft.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Feb 28, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
10 Across
answer length
3 letters