This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ R
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LINEAR as a word: Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course; Of or relating to lines.
LINEAR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 22, 2026.
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