This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LASE as a word: (intransitive) To operate as a laser; to release coherent light due to stimulation; (transitive) To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
LASE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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