This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ N
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LION as a word: A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe; (in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be ....
LION has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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