This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (114 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LASE as a word: (intransitive) To operate as a laser; to release coherent light due to stimulation; (transitive) To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
LASE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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