This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (5 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ D
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LARD as a word: Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy; (slang) Excess fat on a person or animal.
LARD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 8, 2026.
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