This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ T
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LEFT as a word: Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of...; On the left side.
LEFT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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