This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ _ D
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LOUNGED as a word: (intransitive) To relax; to spend time lazily; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner; To walk or go in a leisurely manner.
LOUNGED 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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