This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ R
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LUNAR as a word: Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon); (astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.
LUNAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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