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Skulk in the shadows (crossword clue)

4 squares · NYT Crossword · May 1, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.

Answer length: 4 squares

First letter

L _ _ _

First and last letters

L _ _ K

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LURK as a word: To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself; (Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.

LURK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.

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