This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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