This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ X
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LATEX as a word: Natural latex rubber, especially nonvulcanized rubber, such as is used in making latex gloves, latex condoms, and latex clothing; The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.
LATEX has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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