This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (38 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: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LED as a word: Under somebody's control or leadership; Of a farm, etc.: managed by a deputy instead of the owner or tenant in person.
LED has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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