This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LID as a word: The top or cover of a container; (slang) A cap or hat.
LID has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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