This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ R
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LASER as a word: A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light; A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.
LASER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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