This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ T
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LOOT as a word: (slang) Synonym of money; (colloquial, US) Any valuable thing received for free, especially Christmas presents.
LOOT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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