This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ B
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About the answer
LSDTAB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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