This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (6 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: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAB as a word: (colloquial) A laboratory; (colloquial) Laboratory experiment, test, investigation or result.
LAB has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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