This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (16 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 _ _ O
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LOCO as a word: (colloquial) Crazy; (rail transport, informal) A locomotive.
LOCO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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