This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (56 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ P
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LEAP as a word: (intransitive) To jump; (transitive) To pass over by a leap or jump.
LEAP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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