This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LIBRA as a word: (historical) Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts; (historical) A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
LIBRA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 6, 2026.
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