This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (40 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LANE as a word: (used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare; A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees.
LANE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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