This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LAN as a word: A surname from Chinese; A county of Lüliang, Shanxi, China.
LAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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