This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (115 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LIAR as a word: A person who frequently lies; someone who tells a lie; (nautical, obsolete) A swabber responsible for cleaning the outside parts of the ship rather than the cabins, a role traditionally assigned to a person caugh....
LIAR has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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