This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (32 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: 3 squares
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LIP as a word: (countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth; (countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.
LIP has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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