This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (39 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ T
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LEFT as a word: Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of...; On the left side.
LEFT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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