This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (135 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ D
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About the answer
LEWD as a word: Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude; A sexually suggestive image, particularly one which does not involve full nudity.
LEWD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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