This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LIE as a word: (intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface; (intransitive) To be placed or situated.
LIE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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