This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (6 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, July 29, 2026, 6 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LAIR as a word: A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground; A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
LAIR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
NYT Crossword, February 24, 2026, 37 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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