This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LOSE as a word: (transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability; (transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
LOSE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 10, 2026.
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