This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LODE as a word: (mining) A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure; (by extension) A rich source of supply.
LODE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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