This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (16 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 _ _ N
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LOON as a word: (US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling...; (slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
LOON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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