This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (15 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: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LOOFA as a word: Alternative form of loofah. [Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth...; Alternative form of loofah. [(ambitransitive) To clean or scrub with a loofah.].
LOOFA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 1, 2026.
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