This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (48 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAY as a word: (transitive) To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position; (transitive) To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
LAY has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 10, 2026.
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