This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (51 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 _ _ _ E
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About the answer
LORDE as a word: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter; (born 1996) a New Zealand singer-songwriter.
LORDE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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