This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (96 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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LOO as a word: (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation; (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation.
LOO has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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