This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LOB as a word: (transitive) To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arc; (transitive, colloquial) To throw.
LOB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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