This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LAG as a word: Late; Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.
LAG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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