This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ L
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LYSOL as a word: A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap; Alternative letter-case form of Lysol. [A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap.].
LYSOL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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