This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ L
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About the answer
LOREAL as a word: (zoology) Any of the loreal scales; (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the lore.
LOREAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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