This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (62 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: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAP as a word: The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron; An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
LAP has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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