This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (65 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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LURE as a word: (also figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure; (transitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
LURE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 17, 2026.
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