This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (64 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LORE as a word: All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience; (chiefly fandom slang) The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.
LORE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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