This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 (65 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAW as a word: (usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities; The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.
LAW has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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