This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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LOX as a word: (US) Salmon that is cured in brine and then smoked at a low temperature so that the flesh remains uncooked; (transitive) To supply with liquid oxygen.
LOX has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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