This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LYE as a word: Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
LYE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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