This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LIAR as a word: A person who frequently lies; someone who tells a lie; (nautical, obsolete) A swabber responsible for cleaning the outside parts of the ship rather than the cabins, a role traditionally assigned to a person caugh....
LIAR has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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