This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ N
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LION as a word: A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe; (in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be ....
LION has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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