This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (2 Down). 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: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ T
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LIGHT as a word: (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400, 750 nanometers): visible light; (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
LIGHT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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