This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LID as a word: The top or cover of a container; (slang) A cap or hat.
LID has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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