This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (64 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ K
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LASIK as a word: (ophthalmology) Abbreviation of laser in situ keratomileusis: corrective eye surgery for various refractive disorders in which an excimer laser reshapes the ...; Alternative letter-case form of LASIK.
LASIK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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