This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (51 Across). 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
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L _ _
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LAS as a word: (astronautics) Abbreviation of launch abort system.
LAS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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