This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LOBE as a word: (anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from 16th...; Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.].
LOBE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 8, 2026.
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