This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (32 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: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ L
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LEGAL as a word: Relating to the law or to lawyers; Having its basis in the law.
LEGAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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