The New York Times Crossword · 62-Across · 4 letters
Story of one’s life? The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
OBIT
Why OBIT fits
An OBIT often summarizes the important events in someone’s life, making it literally a life story. The question mark signals the clue’s darkly playful reinterpretation.
Clue signal
The question mark warns that “story” is being used as a playful description rather than a direct synonym.
OBIT meaning
A short form of “obituary,” a published account of a person’s life after death.
Where this clue appeared
62-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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