This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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About the answer
LAYNE as a word: A male given name transferred from the surname; A surname from Middle English.
LAYNE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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