This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (38 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: 8 squares
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LAUDANUM as a word: Any of several tinctures of opium, once widely used for various medical purposes and as a recreational drug; (transitive) To add laudanum to (a drink or the like).
LAUDANUM 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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