This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LEG as a word: A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land; In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.
LEG has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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