This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
LONERS as a word: (originally named Excelsior) a superhero team appearing in American comic books published Marvel Comics; Samotáři (Loners) is a 2000 Czech comedy film directed by David Ondříček.
LONERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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