This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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LOOSE as a word: (transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints; (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen.
LOOSE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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