This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LYE as a word: Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
LYE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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