This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (27 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: 11 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ P
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LOBSTERTRAP
About the answer
LOBSTERTRAP 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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