This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LUBE as a word: (informal) Lubricant; (colloquial) Lubricating.
LUBE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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