This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (18 Down). 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
First letter
L _ _
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About the answer
LEE as a word: A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection; (nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
LEE has been an answer 17 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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