This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (6 Down). 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 _ _ _ L
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LEGAL as a word: Relating to the law or to lawyers; Having its basis in the law.
LEGAL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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