This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ R
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LEVER as a word: (mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied;...; Specifically, a bar of metal, wood or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force ....
LEVER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 15, 2026.
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