This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ D
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LARD as a word: Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy; (slang) Excess fat on a person or animal.
LARD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 8, 2026.
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