This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (7 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ T
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About the answer
LOUT as a word: A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob; A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
LOUT 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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