This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (56 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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LANE as a word: (used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare; A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees.
LANE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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