This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (11 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
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L _ _
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LAP as a word: The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron; An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
LAP has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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