This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ O
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LIPO as a word: (informal) Clipping of liposuction. [(medicine) A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.]; (informal) Clipping of liposuction. [(medicine) To remove by liposuction.].
LIPO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 5, 2026.
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