This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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About the answer
LOL as a word: (Internet slang, text messaging) To laugh out loud; An instance of the interjection "LOL".
LOL has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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