This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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LON as a word: A male given name; diminutive form Lonnie; (geography) Clipping of longitude. [(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.].
LON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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