This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (34 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 _ _ D
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LAID as a word: (of paper) Marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould; A surname.
LAID has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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