This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (49 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ K
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LASIK as a word: (ophthalmology) Abbreviation of laser in situ keratomileusis: corrective eye surgery for various refractive disorders in which an excimer laser reshapes the ...; Alternative letter-case form of LASIK.
LASIK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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