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3 squares · Mini Crossword · July 27, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 3 squares

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LOB as a word: (transitive) To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arc; (transitive, colloquial) To throw.

LOB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.

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