This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (118 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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About the answer
LOT as a word: A large quantity or number; a great deal; A separate, appropriated portion; a quantized, subdivided set consisting a whole.
LOT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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