This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (26 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LEAR as a word: (intransitive, archaic) To learn; (transitive, archaic and Scotland) To teach.
LEAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 27, 2026.
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