This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LAIR as a word: A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground; A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
LAIR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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