This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (49 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 _ _ D
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LARD as a word: Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy; (slang) Excess fat on a person or animal.
LARD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 8, 2026.
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