This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ N
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LEAN as a word: (intransitive) To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating; (copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
LEAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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