This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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LAV as a word: (UK, Ireland, slang) Clipping of lavatory. [A vessel or fixture for washing, particularly:]; (film, informal) Clipping of lavalier microphone. [(sound engineering) A small microphone worn like a lavalier (suspended from a cord worn around the neck).].
LAV has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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