This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ O
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About the answer
LAMELO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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