This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ Y
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LADY as a word: (polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human; A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
LADY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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