This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ G
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LONG as a word: Having much distance in space from one end to the other; Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).
LONG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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