This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (36 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ D
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LIED as a word: (music) An art song, usually sung solo in German and accompanied on the piano.
LIED has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 7, 2026.
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