This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LIN as a word: (UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To desist, to stop, to cease; A male or female given name.
LIN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 21, 2026.
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