This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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About the answer
LORE as a word: All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience; (chiefly fandom slang) The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.
LORE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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