This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (19 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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LEI as a word: A garland of flowers in Hawaii; A surname from Chinese.
LEI has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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