This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (62 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: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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LANCE as a word: A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen; A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
LANCE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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