This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ B
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LAMB as a word: A young sheep; (uncountable) The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.
LAMB has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 14, 2026.
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