This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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LAV as a word: (UK, Ireland, slang) Clipping of lavatory. [A vessel or fixture for washing, particularly:]; (film, informal) Clipping of lavalier microphone. [(sound engineering) A small microphone worn like a lavalier (suspended from a cord worn around the neck).].
LAV has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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