This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
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First and last letters
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LANGUOROUS
About the answer
LANGUOROUS as a word: lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
LANGUOROUS 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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