This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (21 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
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ L
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LYSOL as a word: A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap; Alternative letter-case form of Lysol. [A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap.].
LYSOL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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