This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAB as a word: (colloquial) A laboratory; (colloquial) Laboratory experiment, test, investigation or result.
LAB has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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