This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ H
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About the answer
LASH as a word: The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given; A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.
LASH 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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