This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ R
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LAWYER as a word: A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equi...; A professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor).
LAWYER 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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