This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LOSE as a word: (transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability; (transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
LOSE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 10, 2026.
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