This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ I
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LANAI as a word: (chiefly Hawaii, Florida) A Hawaiian-style roofed patio; The sixth largest island of Hawaii, mostly privately owned.
LANAI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 21, 2026.
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