This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (66 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LIT as a word: (slang) Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (slang) Exciting, captivating; fun.
LIT 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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