This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (128 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LAIR as a word: A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground; A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
LAIR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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