This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LON as a word: A male given name; diminutive form Lonnie; (geography) Clipping of longitude. [(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.].
LON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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