This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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LOX as a word: (US) Salmon that is cured in brine and then smoked at a low temperature so that the flesh remains uncooked; (transitive) To supply with liquid oxygen.
LOX has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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