This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (49 Across). 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
First letter
L _ _
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LEE as a word: A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection; (nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
LEE has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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